Audrey made double digits today--10 years old. I know it's a cliche, but I'm not sure how it's been 10 years already! It really seems like just yesterday that she was born. After 36 hours of labor. At 3:37 a.m. With jet black hair. Hair that was almost two inches long and in perfect finger waves against her perfect little head.
And now she's 10--and old enough for The Talk. (Hence those books in the picture below. They've come highly recommended and we'll read them together.) I could get weepy so easily, but I'm choosing not to. Really.
And now that she's 10, she's ready for her very own sewing machine too. And the cool thing is that she's really excited about it--I don't have to push her to be a crafty girl. So when we get home, we'll make some space just for her in the mad workshop and get her all set up to sew.
We had birthday lunch and presents in between hanging out on the boat on the lake, with a trip down to Bagnell Dam for some shave ice, batting practice, and skeeball. It was a good day!
We're headed home tomorrow. This week has flown by--though I shouldn't be surprised that the week went so quickly when 10 years has gone by just like that. Where does the time go?
Sorry I haven't been commenting for a while. I've been off to camp! Audrey's 10! YAY! Happy belated birthday, Audrey! We're now officially 1 digit (9 years) away from each other!
It's great she got a sewing machine! Have fun sewing with her! I'm sure she will enjoy sewing with you. I love sewing with my mom!
Posted by: Puva | August 09, 2008 at 07:02 PM
Hi, I really enjoy reading your blog! I found your blog via something I read in a Whitworth publication. I was wondering what the titles are of the books you got Audrey for her birthday? My girl will turn 10 in October and I'd like to check 'em out. Thanks!
Posted by: Alisha Westby | August 09, 2008 at 07:21 PM
She is beautiful. Looks like a very fun birthday! My boys will be 5 in December. I just can't believe how fast they grow!
Posted by: Lura | August 10, 2008 at 02:50 AM
Happy Birthday to Audrey!
Ah yes, time... My oldest granddaughter is sixteen, and I simply cannot figure out how that happened so quickly. I look at my sons with their children and think, "When did that happen?" It seems literally like yesterday that they were little boys themselves.
Enjoy these precious years Joanne. Safe trip home.
Posted by: Linda | August 10, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Happy 10th, Audrey. My girl will be 10 in October. We've got that book (though not the journal yet). We've had the first part of The Talk...not quite ready for the 2nd part, though she is asking questions.
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Melissa @ Breath of Life | August 10, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Happy birthday!
I just read a wonderful book my 10 yr. old girl, "Preparing Your daughter for Every Woman's Battle." It was excellent!
Posted by: Cheryl | August 10, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Happy birthday!! :)
My oldest starts HIGH SCHOOL a week from tomorrow-it is finally sinking in and I am not very happy about all of this. Especially since last week in walmart two boys were talking to her and asked her for her number! YIKES!!!
Posted by: Beth Whitney | August 10, 2008 at 01:23 PM
Happy Birthday Audrey! We are so glad to read that you are having a great week. We have been doing the same things up in NY. Putt putt, swimming, boating, and fishing. We hope to see you soon back home!
Love Sarah and Emily
Posted by: Wendy | August 10, 2008 at 07:15 PM
Happy 10 to Audrey! Cameron will turn 10 this October... and I agree, the time has flown!
Posted by: julie | August 11, 2008 at 05:02 AM
And a perfect 10 she is too!
Love that she loves the sewing machine :-)
Posted by: Jessica | August 12, 2008 at 01:02 PM
I can easily relate to this... goes by too quickly for a Mommy ! we hit 9 this summer and close to 5ft tall now.
JOYEUX 10ème ANNIVERSAIRE Audrey !
Posted by: SierraMoon | August 24, 2008 at 07:08 AM