"Mini-Me"

So I'm a little nervous today. My daughter Haleigh, who is in the 7th grade and turns 13 this month is going to the Tea Garden after school with some friends. The Tea Garden is right accross the street from school and they are just going to walk over there on their own. I suppose it's not that big of a deal, but I can't help worrying. Now Haleigh on the other hand is super excited! They grow up so fast!!! :)

Haleigh is my only girl, sandwiched in-between 2 boys. I absolutely adore her! She is just like me, but not so much in looks. While I have brown eyes, brown hair, and am "pleasantly" plump. ;-) Haleigh has blue eyes, blonde hair, petite, thin, with the cutest freckles, and oh so lovely inside and out.

But in personality, we are two peas in a pod. Romantic, funny, generous, kind, and have a strong love for God. I would say Haleigh is definetly more bold than me and more popular, but when it comes down to it, she is a reflection of me and I am so proud of the young woman she is becoming!!!

Haleigh is notorious for saying what ever comes to her mind. She means well, trying to say a compliment, but it ends up becoming a little mixed up.

quote's from Haleigh...

"I love your pretty nightie mom, when I grow up and become big and fat like you, can I have it?" (Haleigh was about 5 years old)

"Why Auntie Keli, you almost look pretty." (Haleigh was about 7 and she was trying to tell her Aunt Keli that she looked pretty, it just didn't come out that well)

"Grandpa, I think I am allergic to Joey." why, ask's Grandpa? "Because I can't stop kissing him." (This was when Joey was a baby and Haleigh was 4 years old)

"Mom, Grandpa Jerry is the only Grandpa I really know, besides dad." (A little history here-Haleigh's dad, my husband is 53 to my 38. Clearly Halo thinks he's "grandpa material.") :-) Gotta luv her!