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. 

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

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  1. Meredith12 September 2015 at 21:47

    Happy Birthday dearest Annie, 12 is wonderful!
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  2. Amy at love made my home12 September 2015 at 22:24

    Happy Birthday Annie!!!! What a beautiful young lady you are! xx

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  3. Mac n' Janet12 September 2015 at 23:42

    Happy birthday to your daughter, they do grow up quickly.

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  4. Eleanor Ferguson13 September 2015 at 08:24

    She 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.

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  5. Jo@awholeplotoflove13 September 2015 at 08:27

    Happy birthday Annie, I hope you have a wonderful day x

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  6. CJ13 September 2015 at 08:50

    What 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

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  7. Ciara13 September 2015 at 09:05

    beautiful. x

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  8. Gina13 September 2015 at 10:15

    It is very evident you have done a brilliant job raising this lovely girl. Happy birthday Annie!

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  9. Unknown13 September 2015 at 12:30

    Happy birthday, Annie! X

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  10. Unknown13 September 2015 at 16:41

    Such a beautiful post. Happy birthday Annie!

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  11. mamasmercantile13 September 2015 at 16:58

    What a lovely tribute. Happy belated birthday, hope you had a good day.

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  12. Louise13 September 2015 at 19:21

    What a lovely post. Happy Birthday to Annie. Hope you all had a good day.

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  13. Jennifer Hays13 September 2015 at 22:04

    Annie is a wonderful girl. I hope she had a fantastic birthday!

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  14. Gillian Roe13 September 2015 at 22:34

    Every 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

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  15. The Creative Academic14 September 2015 at 11:32

    I hope Annie had a fantastic birthday and a great party. What a wonderful collection of photos and memories xx

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  16. Helen 14 September 2015 at 11:50

    What a beautiful post :) Annie looks like a lovely girl. Wishing her a very happy birthday x

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  17. Jane14 September 2015 at 13:33

    A very happy birthday to Annie. Lovely pics Christina. Have a great week. Jane x

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  18. Penny14 September 2015 at 17:13

    Happy Birthday to Annie! And congratulations to you and Richard Christina, for raising such a wee smasher. X

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  19. Jill at emeraldcottage14 September 2015 at 21:25

    Beautiful girl :) Happy Birthday Annie
    Jillxo

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  20. Jo15 September 2015 at 12:41

    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.

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  21. driftwood18 September 2015 at 21:22

    happy birthday wishes to Annie x

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  22. Leanne24 September 2015 at 18:56

    Happy birthday Annie. You seemed so much older than your 12 years. I still think if the scones you baked with great fondness.
    Leanne xx

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