10



How did it happen? 
She's this many today. 

I get this look a lot. 
Sometimes with more laughter in her eyes. 
Sometimes with significantly more venom.

But this smile is her. 
She got braces this year. 
And grew out her bangs. 

She became more proficient in gymnastics.
Almost fearless. 


But those blue eyes
those freckles
and pink lips

She will always be my baby. 

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  1. tracey.becker1@gmail.comOctober 22, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    Awwwww.... Happy birthday to your big girl...

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  2. Lauren @ Team GilesOctober 22, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    So sweet! What a beautiful girl. Happy Birthday!

    Lauren
    http://www.teamgiles.com

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  3. jaimeOctober 23, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    Oh so beautiful. Happy birthday to your baby! :)

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  4. BariOctober 23, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    Such a beautiful girl! Happy birthday to your 10 year old :)

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  5. AnonymousOctober 23, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    A big old HAPPY BIRTHDAY to her!

    When's cake:thirty?

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  6. aprilOctober 24, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    I hope she had a fantastic birthday!

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