My baby is 14. How in the world is that possible? Seems like just yesterday Shawn called me from the hospital and told me I was pregnant.
11 days after my due date this little, well 9 lb. 12 oz., little cutie was born. She was rocking quite the tan.
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Since that day she has completely changed our lives for the better.She has many talents.
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She has an unnatural love of chickens. Real, stuffed, and cooked.
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She's not very sporty.
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But
excels in other areas.
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She's always on the cusp of new style trends.
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She has these freckles that make her even more beautiful than she already is.
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She can't be bothered with little things like removing stickers. She's all about fun.
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And she has fun no matter who she's with or what she's doing.
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She's growing up way too fast.
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She has wonderful, and very fashionable, friends.
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She can be quite creative. During church. And yes, a bulletin was injured in the making of this picture.
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She has perfected the 'hold the camera out really far and take your own picture' thing.
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She stepped out of her comfort zone at a recent school talent show and taught herself a song she sang while playing.
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She's always willing to strike a pose.
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She's very good at keeping up with her friends.
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She has her moments when she can be a very sweet sister.
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Most importantly, she's mine.
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Happy birthday Sweet Pea!!