Long overdue!!

These pictures will not be in order, and there are a lot of them. This is an ode to my oldest daughter. Sometimes she went by the name Rosie, but mostly she is Taryn. She is my oldest daughter who just turned 12. How did that happen? So many things have gone by so fast, and many more things are to come. As fun as it is to have a 4th of July baby, it's not fun to plan a party for that week. Her church friends were able to come, and a few cousins too.

Here is a picture of her new swimsuit. She loves Roxy brand. Her cabin at girls camp s named Roxy, very handy.
She got what she wished for: an Ipod touch. Her Grandparents played a trick on her, making her think she got an animal of some sort. It was so cute, and her reaction was priceless.

Here are some of her fellow beehives.

Some pictures form the past. I had pictures in mind that I wanted to post, that's why it took me so long, but pre-digital era I had thousands of prints to go through, and didn't find the ones I really wanted in a timely fashion, so these will do. They fit her personality. always fun and up for craziness.

Taryn age 6

Taryns 6th birthday at Marine world with dad.

Taryn age 2 building a tower with dad. She always tilted her head when posing for a picture!!

Around age 3. loved to dress up! I was one of those moms who would let her kids go to the store in a sleeping beauty dress.

There were so many "lasts" in this last year. Last year of elementary school, last primary program, last Sunday in primary, last year of being a child, last of the kids menus.

there are going to be so many "firsts". First year of middle school, first time in young women, first girls camp, first paying babysitting job.

Taryn has been such a joy to me. She is a great help with the younger kids, and is always willing to help me when I need it. I know she will always make good choices, and be a great inspiration to others. I love you Taryn!