twelve
Annie is twelve today. Twelve! I do remember waiting patiently for my turn to have a C-section. We didn't know if the baby was a girl or a boy. We were over the moon to meet Annie. She was beautiful. She still is.
Happy Birthday Annie. You are truly amazing. I love you very much. We all do. xx
Today Annie is celebrating with her friends. She organised her party without any help. I am delighted and a little sad, too. I am delighted because we raised her to be an independent, capable girl who knows what she wants. I am sad because she'll never again be a cuddly little baby with biggest grin in the world. She is growing up so fast. Look at her!
A baby with chubby cheeks and a twinkle in her eye.
A messy little creature who likes her food.
A determined little girl fixing her bike.
A tiny adventurer contemplating life and keeping warm with my jumper.
A confident school girl ready to take on the world.
A no longer so small girl with her pretend fish & chips on the beach.
A cheeky Annie Monroe
A twelve year old wondering what lies ahead.
Happy Birthday Annie. You are truly amazing. I love you very much. We all do. xx
Happy Birthday dearest Annie, 12 is wonderful!
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Meredith
Happy Birthday Annie!!!! What a beautiful young lady you are! xx
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your daughter, they do grow up quickly.
ReplyDeleteShe sounds like a great girl. Happy birthday, Annie. I bet she'll still need the cuddles sometimes though - mine does and she's nearly sixteen.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Annie, I hope you have a wonderful day x
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos, especially that last one. I hope she had a fantastic birthday, and that the year ahead is filled with many happy adventures. CJ xx
ReplyDeletebeautiful. x
ReplyDeleteIt is very evident you have done a brilliant job raising this lovely girl. Happy birthday Annie!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Annie! X
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful post. Happy birthday Annie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute. Happy belated birthday, hope you had a good day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post. Happy Birthday to Annie. Hope you all had a good day.
ReplyDeleteAnnie is a wonderful girl. I hope she had a fantastic birthday!
ReplyDeleteEvery birthday just sneaks up on us, doesn't it? Happy birthday to Annie. I hope her party was a big success and that she had a fantastic day. x
ReplyDeleteI hope Annie had a fantastic birthday and a great party. What a wonderful collection of photos and memories xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post :) Annie looks like a lovely girl. Wishing her a very happy birthday x
ReplyDeleteA very happy birthday to Annie. Lovely pics Christina. Have a great week. Jane x
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Annie! And congratulations to you and Richard Christina, for raising such a wee smasher. X
ReplyDeleteBeautiful girl :) Happy Birthday Annie
ReplyDeleteJillxo
Happy belated birthday to Annie, I hope she had a lovely day and a wonderful time with her friends. They do grow up so fast, I wish we could hold back time a little sometimes.
ReplyDeletehappy birthday wishes to Annie x
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Annie. You seemed so much older than your 12 years. I still think if the scones you baked with great fondness.
ReplyDeleteLeanne xx