Lauren is 13

I blinked and my baby turned 13 years old.  Today was her birthday and she looks so grown up, yet sometimes I get a glimpse of the little girl inside she is trying to push away.  She is been such a blessing in our life.  She is funny, and very smart. She is sensitive and passionate. She loves to sing non stop, and often writes songs.  She is without a doubt a writer, she writes wonderful adventure stories.  She loves to write inspirational thoughts on masking tape and hangs them up on her bedroom walls.  She loves to go outside and write all up and down the sidewalk with street chalk.  I am sure the neighbors enjoy reading all about her insight on life.   Lauren loves texting on her phone, hanging out with friends and talking about boys like any typical 13 year old girl too.  Lauren we are so thankful you are in our family.