Sunday, February 24, 2008

Happy birthday, big girl

You're getting so big. You turned eight years old last week. Eight! You are my eldest, my mini-me. You are calm, easy-going, and nothing phases you. You are creative, imaginative, and at the same time, very, very practical. You are a total ham. You are not afraid to be the centre of attention; in fact, you kind of like it. You are my performer, my comedian, and you are never embarrassed -- you aren't afraid of looking foolish in order to get a laugh. You are brave. You love board games, crafts, catching bugs, dressing up, frogs, writing stories, playing outside (even in subzero temperatures), hockey, swimming, and your sister. You are patient with her, more patient than I am sometimes. I am lucky to be your mom.

I love you Leah. Happy Birthday.





















15 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday to Leah. (She's gorgeous -- I'm giving you all the credit for that.)

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  2. Happy Birthday Leah! So how does it feel to be the mom of an 8 year old? I'm going to be right there with you next month. Hard to believe they are that old already.

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  3. Happy Birthday Leah!!
    She is gorgeous. Takes after Mom :)

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  4. Happy Birthday Leah!

    Alison, are you like me with my kids...in total disbelief at how quickly time has passed already???

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  5. How cute! Happy birthday Leah!

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  6. Happy birthday Leah!! She's GORGEOUS!

    And Tim LOVES frogs too.

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  7. Great pics! Happy Birthday Leah!

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  8. Anonymous7:57 AM

    Dang, when did she grow up???? Of course, what am I saying, my oldest just turned 9.

    Happy birthday Leah!

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  9. That is a beautiful post for a beautiful daughter. Happy Birthday Leah!

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  10. Anonymous10:15 AM

    Happy Birthday to Leah!

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  11. Look at the hair!

    And the eyes!

    And that smile!

    Happy birthday, beautiful girl!

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  12. Happy Birthday Leah. Such a sweet girl, loved the pictures!

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  13. Happy Birthday Leah!

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  14. WOW, eight years old! She's really growing up now!

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  15. what a beautiful photo tribute - really, she looks like such a happy girl.
    hope she had a great one!

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