Friday, May 19, 2017

She Turned 10!!!

Yesterday my baby turned 10. 10!!! And we had a wonderful day, start to finish.

I love my daughters birthdays. Such a happy day for me, reminding me of how blessed I am to be their mama.

I surprised Abigail with a new dress to wear to school on her big day.

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With sweet little birds on it. Perfect Abigail dress.

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And the very unusual weather called for crazy high temps so up in a bun her hair went.

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A few before school pictures of my little girl. She's always willing.

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I am quite convinced that Abigail will be twirling in her wedding dress someday.

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She's a twirler.

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I love the spring in our backyard. The grass so green and the tree leaves so welcoming after a long winter.

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I picked up Abigail early from school. The heat was unbearable yesterday, so we came home and I read books to her. (and got her a Belle balloon... right now her favorite princess)

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We listened to songs like this and this and this  and this  while I cooked... and danced around the kitchen.

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She wrote in her diary (because you just HAVE to write in your diary ON your birthday)

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Daddy came home and the "party" started.

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She had her all time favorite dinner, chicken pot pie

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And then we headed to the patio for cake and opening presents.

Abigail's face. She adores her sister.

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Anna's face.

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These two.

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Isn't there something you just love to capture with each of your children? For me, with Abigail, it's her faces. Of silliness, of delight, of love.

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Be still my heart.

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A minnie mouse pandora charm (and eyes that sparkle when she opens presents)

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The face of a ten year old opening an American Girl doll box.

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I don't care how overpriced they are, some things (like the joy on her face) are worth it.

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I think I should sell this one to American Girl.

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Minnie Mouse and a Hawaiian theme? What could be better for a trip this summer to the Polynesian? That little girl needed jammies!

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Anna picked out a fun girl too.

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Time to officially turn 10! And eat cake!

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We have a little girl party coming next weekend (and grandparents party too). I am looking forward to more celebrating with this not so little, little girl of mine. Oh I love her so.







3 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday sweet Abigail!!!!
    Double Digits!!!
    Tara, no-one does birthdays like you.
    No-one.
    And no-one captures them like you either.
    Your photos...
    Always so amazing!

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  2. Happy birthday to Abigail! Double digits! Wishing you a year filled with abundant blessings!

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  3. Happy Birthday! Juliana is right behind her.
    I love her dress!
    She has the best expressions while opening gifts!
    I hope she had a wonderful day!

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