Today marks the 16th anniversary of one of the biggest days of our lives. On August 19th, 1993 Larry and I welcomed our first little bundle of joy into our family. 5:08pm, Provo, Utah. Reminiscing isn't making me feel old today just reminding me how very young we were back then. But, oh what a journey it has been. My little girl is growing up and fast becoming a beautiful young lady. Payton is such an amazing part of our lives. She taught us what it meant to truly love a person. She was my partner for over 2 years - we did everything together. She's smart, clever, independent to the nth degree. She is willing to try (almost) anything, loves her friends. She is responsible and knows what she wants. We don't take credit for who she has become - we fully recognize that Heavenly Father has blessed us with an incredible daughter. We wouldn't have chosen any other to come first. From taking 3 naps a day as a baby, sleeping through the night at 3 months, 2 naps a day until kindergarden, loving each sibling as they have each come along and always watching out for them; we have enjoyed watching her grow.
I have been giggling, smiling, and just plain enjoying myself as I look back through old pictures this morning. (Back before the digital age hit the Jensen household!) What memories! So I chose some of my favorites in celebration of Payton's special day- Happy Birthday, Payton! We love you!
Her birthday.
2 weeks old
With her dad, 3 months
Christmas 1993
On her first plane ride, January 1994
Always with Daddy, 4 mo
Daddy's cowgirl
My favorite outfit!
Bath time, 18 months
2 years, fishing w/Dad (yes, those are training pants on her head!)
Fall 1994
Payton, Sydney, cousin Josh- after the whale show at Sea World, 2002
Easter Egg Hunt, 2001
San Francisco, July 1998
Christmas in Chelan, 2003
Pt. Defiance Zoo, 2004
Tacoma Boat show, April 2009
Gonzaga Basketball camp, June 2009
Payton did makeovers for her sisters, July 2009
Lake Ohop for her Dad's birthday, Aug 4, 2009
And there's only more to come.... happy 16th!
2 comments:
WOW there are many things to love about this post...and a few previous. #1 -Larry's hair circa Payton at 3 months photo (is it a true mullet or just the lighting?)
#2-photo from Easter with the 3 ladies..so cute
#3Payton with training pants on her head is my favorite
#4-your documentation of the time and effort you put into my apple....LOVE YOU for that!!
Cute stuff, you're the best! Happy SA-Weet 16! Payton!
Thanks for sharing Payton's trip down memory lane. Glad to say that I was actually there for some of those pics:-) Wish it could have been more! So glad Payton had a wondeful 16th birthday. I remember mine like it was yesterday! I wonder if I still have that "Clear the Road I'm 16" t-shirt that you passed down to me Cassie. I'll have to look for it.
Enjoy every moment and keep snapping those pics! You'll have Payton's wedding video montage already made when the day comes:-)
Love and miss you guys!
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