Sweet 16

My 'baby' turned 16 at the end of September !! I cannot believe it. Makes me feel so old. And I am left asking myself where time flew off to ? I can remember when Alex was just a baby, every 'mom' I knew told me to cherish each and every moment because it would fly by. And it did. They were right. I have tears in my eyes, just writing this. She is my one and only, and that makes it so much harder. In two VERY SHORT years, she will be in Junior college and then away to a major University only a year after that. She is my life. She is so beautiful and smart beyond her years. One of the most mature teenagers I know. And I am not just saying that because she is mine. She is truly so wise. Her youth director at church once told me that he thought she was an old person, who had a life full of experiences and insight, just trapped in a little person's body. I believe she has an 'old soul'. It's remarkable really. Maybe it is because she is an only child and grew up around adults mostly. Or maybe it is because she has been through a heck of alot, for a child her age. She and I 'grew up together'...literally. At the time, it was tough and painful. Now, looking back, I wouldn't have it any other way. Alex and I have a relationship that is so unique and special beyond words. We are EXTREMELY close. We talk about EVERYTHING...sex, drugs, music, whatever. At some point, already, we have probably covered the topic. I am blessed that God chose ME to be responsible for such a WONDERFUL little person. I could not POSSIBLY be more proud than I am now. Alex is special. I believe God will use her to touch lives in unbelievable ways. Although I am sad that she will leave me, one day sooner than later, I am overjoyed at the fact that I get to watch her live out her dreams and witness how God will use her in the next 40 years. It's always an adventure with Alex !!! I am posting a few pictures from her 'Sweet 16' getaway. We travelled to Dallas and had a blast !! I love you Alexandria !!!