Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Twelve

The holiday rush is over.

The tree is down, ornaments packed away, another Christmas has come and gone and a new year is upon us.

In the midst of the shopping/hiding/wrapping/baking/celebrating/eating madness that defined December 2011, one special day stands out in my mind.

December 21st.

The day Isabel turned twelve.

My once non-sleeping/fashionista/determined baby girl has become this amazing pre-teen wonder, seemingly overnight:


Her spirit is just as beautiful as her face...she is kind, optimistic, loving, sweet, fun and intelligent, artistically and musically talented beyond words...simply incredible.

Our family is blessed.  I can't wait to see how the world is changed, just by her being in it.

Isabel, I hope being 12 in 2012 is your best experience yet!

5 comments:

CaraBee said...

She is beautiful! And WOW, 12! That kinda blows my mind.

Also, that you have your tree down on the 27th. You, my friend, are efficient.

Hope you had a great Christmas!

Rebecca Jo said...

look at all the 1 & 2's!!!!

Uh oh... teen years are now less then a year away. Does that blow your mind or what?!?!?!

Hope Isabel's birthday was wonderful... I'm sure it was! :) Here's to a blessed 12th year for her!

Jen said...

She is a true beauty both inside and out.

Happy Birthday to her.

Michelle said...

12 in 2012 and 13 in 2013! How awesome is that.

Happy Birthday Isabel.
Love you.

mep said...

My tree is still up. Sigh. My oldest just turned 6 this past weekend. What a beautiful daughter you have. I'm sure the world is better for her presence in it.