twelve today

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Kira, Kira, what color is this? 

Poorple.

Yaaaay.  And how about this?

Yeyow!

Yay.  Such a big girl.

Barney!  Again?

Hold on tight…Ready, One, two, threeeeeeeee!

Who      made       this     big      mess?

Kira, you’re walking so fast, stay close to mommy.

Kira, slow down.

Slow down.

Stop!

Twelve is quite enough.

Do you hear me?  You’re my little girl, the first. 

You taught me to be a mother.  You changed my life.

Are you still my little girl, because you look like a young woman? 

I miss you.  I’m proud of  you.  Are we ready for this?

Do we have a choice?

I’m here for you, I’ll always be here for you.

Tomorrow is coming. 

So much to teach you yet…

Hold on tight.

Ready.  One, two, threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

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  1. Can I just cut and paste this to my blog in 24 days when my oldest becomes 12? I never listened to people telling me how fast they grow up! I should have listened…

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  3. happy birthday KIRA!!! the first baby in our little group. you have grown up so fast. a beautiful, young woman. we are proud of you.
    love what you wrote jame. 🙂

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  5. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIRA-KOO! 🙂
    Did mommy give you your email bday greeting eeearrrllly this morning?!?!? heheh. Happy 12th bday sweetheart, we love yu sooo much!! btw, we have a surprise for you, but you’ll have to be patient 😉
    Jame–time flew way too fast, and i’m reminded of it everytime I see Kira…our first born, sigh…a beautiful young lady she’s becoming. remember this: the green grass grows all around, all around, and the green grass grow all around, there was a tree, tree, tree…heheh..oh what joy & laughter that came from kira-koo when you, ming and I sang that to her…miss kira. 12. goodness!
    loves,
    jenn, jay & jaeden 🙂

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  6. Awwww total SAD FACE. Jamie this gave me chills. I keep telling my so who is 3 to STOP GROWING OLDER.
    You are doing great work with her MOM. Never fear, she will always be “your little girl.”

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  8. happy bday kira.
    you are a natural beauty
    just like your mama.
    stop growing up so fast!!!!
    i hope you have a wonderful birthday!
    tara

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  13. Ok so this made me cry. My daughter just turned two. Print this out for her to save…what treased words. Happy Birthday to you both!

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  18. Hey Jame,
    Oh so sweet and she is so beautiful and grown up looking in those photos. Birthday hugs to Kira.
    I can’t believe Jake is going to be 13 this Sept. how is this possible we have junior high girls and little ones too. I love it.
    Love ya!

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  19. oh james, you made me cry!
    sniff.
    why must they grow up??
    reece turns one on tuesday.
    i am excited & sad at the same time.
    miss you.

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  21. Happy Birthday Kira!!!
    We all hope you had a good day!
    You’re growing up so fast!
    We love you!!

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  25. Seriously! There are tears streaming down my face right now! I know exactly how you feel and my oldest is only almost 6… Happy late B-day Kira!

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  26. ok so I just am finally getting around to catching up on my readings, and this made me all teary. I am so emotional! My baby starts “REAL” school in the fall. big five year old.
    Happy late Birthday Anniversary Kira! and good luck mom!

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