The Big One-Three

On Wednesday, my dear daughter turned the big ONE-THREE.

Today, we celebrated with a house full of family.

By the time everyone went home this evening, I was feeling a little melancholy.

More than a little, actually.

I don't remember feeling like this when my son turned thirteen.
It seems as though a page has been turned,
or a corner, or something...

Maybe it's a simply a "girl thing?"

All I know is,
growing up isn't for wimps.
{And it's not easy for the kids either!}


Everyone is the age of their heart.

~Guatemalan Proverb 




I'm linking up with Rebecca @ Simple as That,
with Cha Cha @ Sit Relax and Read,
and last but not least: w/ Stephanie @ Ni Hao Y'all