Tomorrow my youngest went ahead and turned 16! Below are a collage of pictures of Kara from birth until now.
Kara when only a few months. She had the most beautiful dark hair and BIG, gorgeous eyes. She had such a sweet personality. I was so grateful that after living with four brothers and then having three sons, that I was finally blessed with a beautiful daughter.
Have I mentioned yet how much I really, really like this girl?
I love her for a million different reasons, but here are 16 of them.
1. She is a kind person to her family, extended family, strangers, peers, friends adults. I wish we all could be as kind as she, as the world would be a much better place.
2. She loves music and we are all blessed because of her talent. She is either writing music, listening to music, playing music or singing music. Whether she is happy or sad, her favorite thing to do revolves around music.
Kara at her 2nd birthday. She loved to have her hair curled and she loved all the attention her brothers dotted on her.
3. She is super duper easy going. It is really hard to ruffle her feathers. She just goes with the flow.
Kara as a flower girl at my brother Jared's wedding. She was 4.
4. She is a peacemaker. If ever there is contention in our home, which seriously there rarely is now that my kids are older, it never involves her. She despises hearing a voice raised or if she thinks anyone is being unkind. We all have become better becomes she is this way. I am the same way, but she is leaps and bounds ahead of me.
Above Kara waiting in line for her 1st day of 1st grade and below her first time participating in Reflections.
5. She loves her Heavenly Father and never goes to bed without reading her scriptures or praying. She is a wonderful example of someone who is very disciplined.
6. She is extremely smart. History is her favorite academic subject and she very dedicated to getting good grades. She works very hard and always goes the extra mile to do her very best.
Kara in 2nd grade. Her baptism day, dancing and a lunch date with mom at the American Girl store. And then one random picture when she was 11.
7. She always knows if someone is feeling bad, mad, sad, or happy. She has a knack from reading peoples emotions. It is hard to hide your feelings from this girl.
Kara turning 9 years old
8. Kara is extremely low maintenance. She doesn't need much or ask for much, but she sure is fun to give a gift too, always very grateful. I don't think you could squeeze drama out of her if you tried your hardest.
Kara at around 10 with siblings and cousins
Kara turning 11 years old and above that is a family picture of us at Yosemite.
11. She is an excellent listener and gives sound advice to others. She is wise beyond her years.
Summer of 07. Kara with brother right before he went into the MTC. And pictures of our family at Disney world, and Kara with Spencer on his birthday
12. Kara really doesn't have any fear and is very confident. If you ask her to talk, sing, or do whatever she is always willing. She isn't afraid to do much in front of a large audience.
6th grade and Kara turning 12! Above one of her 1st place Much Ado about Nothing and she played Beatrice! Also above is Kara playing with her cousin Bella!
15. Kara is more beautiful on the inside than the outside. And I love that her beautiful sweet spirit shines.
16. I love how happy she is. She has a smile that can light up my world.
Kara I love being your mom. You teach me each and everyday. I am grateful more than you can ever realize that you are my daughter. You are exactly the kind of daughter I would have chosen if I was special ordering a daughter!!!!! I love you forever and MORE!!!
2 comments:
What a fun walk down memory lane. She really looks the same as she did as a baby. We love having Kara over,she really does light up the room. Happy. 16!
Thanks Makinzee! I agree she hasn't changed too much either.
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