Sunday, December 7, 2008

We now OFFICIALLY have a teenager...scary!

Lindsey is born, oh what happy people we were. She was a week late and had to be induced. My epidural didn't work, so it was kind of a painful delivery, but well worth it.
2 months old - Lindsey had a bow on at all times.
5 months old - Lindsey was on chunky baby. We loved it, so much to love on!
7 months old - 2 teeth on bottom you can see! This was one of my favorite bows and dress. Lindsey was such a happy baby. I worked teaching children with special needs, it killed me to leave her everyday. Aunt LaSchelle watched her 1/2 a day and then Erik picked her up in time for afternoon nap time. She was definitely in good hands.
1 years old and what a cute personality.

October 1997 right before Lindsey turned 3. She was the cutiest Dorothy for Halloween. Lindsey had the curliest hair as a toddler. Easter 2000 Lindsey and Conner all ready to go to church.

2000 - Lindsey always did a great job at poising for the camera.

Apples to Zebras preschool - what a fun time for Lindsey.

Lindsey got to go to a FREE PreK program because her birthday fell between August and December. She loved it!
1/2 DAY Kindergarten - what an exciting year. She went to Bologna Elementary in Chandler.

Happy Lindsey!First Grade (Bologna Elementary) - Lindsey loves to go to school. A very social child and loves to learn. Lindsey and Kayla Romney, FIRST Diamondback game.
January 2002 - Lindsey loses her FIRST tooth!April 2002 Learns to ride her bike, no more training wheels, YEAH! 2002 - One of my favorite pictures, Lindsey, Carly, and Conner. Lindsey has always been a great helper with her younger siblings.
Second grade, oh I love this girl!
Lindsey took dance for awhile. Third grade Lindsey plays soccer. Riley Palmer and Shannon Adair were on her team. She loved soccer and was quite fast on her feet.
First trip to DISNEYLAND (in August)! We left Carly with Oma and Papa and took Lindsey and Conner. We had a SUPER fun time.
Lindsey turns EIGHT...her special baptism day! Making great decisions at such a young age.

Third grade, just started wearing glasses. She looks so cute!Fourth grade, braces put on March 2006. Lindsey had to have surgery to pull out her front tooth. They then attached a chain to the tooth up in her gums that didn't want to come down. What a tough and brave girl. Also moved to Queen Creek in April 2006.
Fifth grade, Lindsey has always tried to choose the right. She is a leader and isn't afraid to tell you what she thinks.
First performance in a play, Seussical. Lindsey and Shannon Price tried out together, way to go! Sixth grade, Lindsey started out at San Tan Elementary and after Christmas transfered to Queen Creek Middle School. This was a tough year, but once Lindsey moved over to Queen Creek Middle School she made some amazing friends. This was a huge turning point in Lindsey's life. She really started to connect with the girls in our ward and has made some amazing friendships. Thankful to our Heavenly Father who knew what Lindsey needed and has blessed her greatly. While at Queen Creek Middle School Lindsey took choir. This is her FIRST choir concert. Lindsey enjoys singing - she goes with her dad every Sunday to ward choir practice.
Summer 2008, FIRST girls camp! What an awesome experience, I got to be the camp director. I loved being there with Lindsey! First VOLLEYBALL team (7th grade, Barney Middle School)! Way to go Lindsey!! 60 girls tried out and the coach kept 12. Lindsey likes to set and was the co-captain! Fun times! (Oivia Knapp/Megan Hunt, two of Lindsey's best friends!)
Today, December 7, 2008 Lindsey turned THIRTEEN! yikes, a true teenager...Yesterday she and I went shopping for a new Sunday outfit (skirt, shirt and of course earrings)! She looked so pretty today. Her meal choice was lasugna, salad, garlic bread and cupcake cookies for dessert (oh yeah, drumstick ice cream too)! She bore her testimony and even went to choir practice on her BIRTHDAY! Luckily she got a nap in and then we opened presents (a new comforter set to redue her bedroom and the Breaking Dawn book). Spent the evening as a family checking out the Temple Christmas lights.
Happy Birthday Lindsey! We love you and have enjoyed everyday of your life. You are such a great young lady making such good choices. Thanks for being such a good big sister and one of my very best friends!

8 comments:

Allyson said...

She has grown into a beautiful young woman! Loved all the pictures!

Patrice said...

She is a wonderful girl . . . Happy Birthday! Yikes, 3:25 a.m.?

Larissa said...

Happy Birthday Lindsey, it has been soo fun to see you grow up and to now have you babysit my girls. They love you and we are so glad we live so close to you guys. LOVE YA

Jessica said...

WHOA NO way she is 13!!!!!! Lindsey will always be about 4 years old - back when I would babysit her....I am getting old.

Happy Birthday!!

Lisa said...

I can't believe she is thirteen! I hope she had a great day! We sure do love her! Happy Birthday Lindsey!

Kassi Jane said...

happy birthday!

linda crandall said...

Wow she has grown up...I forget that she and Ashley are close in age :) Happy Birthday Lindsey!

LaSchelle and Kurt said...

Wow! it's hard to believe she is already 13. She has grown up so fast. The pictures brought back some fun memories. Love her!