And while I'm not old by any means, the truth is things have changed since I was 13.
Cell Phones. School. Instagram. Boyfriends. Basketball. Acronyms that idk wth they mean! lol.
Nonetheless, until I have children of my own I will attempt to learn about what's cool and what's not simply through this beautiful young lady! Until recently you couldn't call her beautiful or she'd freak out; Still a tomboy in many ways, she is officially a teeny-bopper obsessed with chatting with her friends, talking to boys,
going to the high school basketball games to cheer on the teams, etc. etc. etc. She's a busy bee these days playing on more than one select basketball team and helping her mom out with her younger brother and sister.
I recently got to spend the weekend in the Dells with her. We had a great time, just the two of us hanging out, shopping at the outlet mall, taking these pictures and just chillin' in the hotel room.
What will come next, I have no idea. But I love her to pieces. Can't wait for the next thirteen.







Awww...great photos of a beautiful girl.
If you happen to figure things out, please pass them along. This mother of a 13 year old girl and boy needs ALL the help she can get!
Posted by: Sara Andrews | 08/10/2012 at 07:28 AM
wow she really does looks a lot like you...very pretty...great photos..
Posted by: Annette Allen | 08/07/2012 at 03:56 PM
I love these pictures. What a beautiful young lady she is. I've said it before and I'll say it again, she's very lucky to have you to live up to.
Posted by: AnnaMarie | 08/07/2012 at 08:52 AM
She is so beautiful and looks a lot like you!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | 08/07/2012 at 05:25 AM
Oh you aren't kidding things have changed. My oldest is 24, my middle is 14 (both girls). It is a huge difference in times! The things they do and are into, it is so different. Anabelle is a lucky girl to have such a great family!! glad you had fun at the Dells.
Posted by: Michelle | 08/06/2012 at 07:04 AM