Monday, July 30, 2012

Congratulations and a Big Birthday

I'm sorry for the delay in announcing my Sweet Moments Captured iPhone case giveaway winner...yesterday just got away from me.

So, without further ado...


...Lauren of Baylor Says, you're the lucky winner!

Hooray:)

Also, my eldest child...

{she's going to murder me for using this picture;}

 ...is turning 18 today and do you know what that makes me feel?

OLD!

....and a bit sad.

I've known this special girl since she was 6 and adopted her at 11...


...that's us way back in 2005- and PS, I was wayzos preggers in that shot...also, note Ms Lola doogle...she was our sweet family unit binder back then...


...more sad faces:(

Anyhoo...to see my sweet Natasha grow through the years...


...and magically morph into a brilliant, beautiful adult...


...well it kind of makes my heart swell up into a big ball of mush sauce.

Time. Goes. Too. Fast

...especially as you get older...my mom always said that once your kids hit grade one, you'll wake up and they'll be heading to university...damn her...once again, she was right...I hate that.

Despite the crappy time zoom, I'm so happy to be celebrating this day and immensely proud of my little big girl...so to her....


Heart you to the moon.

xoxo
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18 comments:

  1. she is soooooo beautiful! I can imagine the excitement and love around the house :)

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  2. what a BEAUTIFUL girl she is! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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  3. This just makes me a big ol' pile of mommy mush...so sweet and wonderful...isn't it amazing that somehow, someway (even the non-traditional ones), we end up with the angels we're supposed to have? She is one gorgeous gal, happy b-day, Tasha!!!

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  4. Well you and I are just the luckiest girls in the world! Me with my pretty new phone case, and you with your beautiful daughter!!! Seriously, how blessed you are Christine. Happy Birthday to your darling Natasha!

    And thank you!!

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  5. This is such a beautiful post! Happy birthday Tasha! Hope you'll have the most amazing day ever. My mom says the same thing, moms are always right!

    congrats to @Lauren!

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  6. What a sweet sweet post. Happy Birthday to your beautiful girl!

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  7. Eleni sifroniouJuly 30, 2012 2:11 PM

    Such a beautiful post! Xx

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  8. What a lovely young lady - Happy Birthday to Tasha!
    As to the other stuff - life at warp speed after grade one - kinda wishing I hadn't been reminded. Oldest starts Kindergarten tomorrow, and I imagine I'll be a bundle of mush myself.

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  9. What a beautiful tribute to your birthday girl - gave me chills to read!

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  10. She is lovely, just like mama! You are lucky to have each other!

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  11. You are both so lucky to have each other....congrats on the birthday Natasha and congrats on being a great mom!

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  12. That is universal truth that time goes fast, No one can stop it, We can learn a lot of things to past for sap our future. congrats on the birthday, very nice photography, thanks for sharing with us.

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  13. Your daughter is so beautiful - Happy 18th to her!

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  14. Aw, happy late birthday to your sweet girl!

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Sorry about the annoying captias...tried turning them off for a day and my inbox exploded with crap.

Smooches to everyone who perservered and left a sweet comment anyways! xoxo