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September 2, 2005

Lucky 13

Remember how the prize winning comment was #213? And how I said that it was a random number? It wasn't. I lied. You see, it was representative of something major that happens tomorrow. My daughter Hannah will turn 13. Yup, my baby is a teenager. Sigh.

I could write a lot of things about Hannah and how fast she's grown and I could spend time contemplating where these years went. I could tell you that she's a great actress and she sings in the shower. I could mention that she has tried to learn to knit but just can't stick with it. I could tell you that she has lots of friends and a great personality. Or I could even talk about the time she tripped and fell over absolutely nothing. But I won't because I might embarrass her. And you guys know how easy it is to embarrass a teenage girl. And how long you have to suffer the consequences.

So, I'll just say Happy Birthday, Hannah. And then I'll spend some time contemplating how we went from this:
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to this:
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in the blink of an eye.

Won't you all join me and wish Hannah a happy birthday?

Posted by Carole at September 2, 2005 7:51 AM

Comments

Happy Birthday Hannah! She definitely has a twinkle in her eye (like mom, yes?)-- looks like a terrific teen.

Posted by: Kathy at September 2, 2005 9:54 AM

Happy 13th Hannah!

Posted by: PumpkinMama at September 2, 2005 10:26 AM

Happy Birthday Hannah. Do I spot a little twinkle in the eyes? You are lovely and I wish you a really happy b-day :).

Posted by: Isela at September 2, 2005 10:54 AM

"Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear Hannah,
Happy Birthday to you!!!"

Hope you have a great one!!!!!

Posted by: Betty at September 2, 2005 11:09 AM

Happy birthday Hannah!

Carole,
As someone whose baby will be turning 20 soon - I wish you good luck for the teen years!

Posted by: Bridget at September 2, 2005 11:16 AM

Happy Birthday, Hannah!

Posted by: Norma at September 2, 2005 12:38 PM

Happy Birthday Hannah! May you and your Mom both enjoy your teen years! :)

Posted by: Su at September 2, 2005 12:42 PM

Happy Birthday, Hannah! Welcome to your teen years.

Carole, my little girl just turned 13 too, and I seem to remember her wearing the same outfit when she was a baby. Such cute pics!

Posted by: Annie at September 2, 2005 12:55 PM

Happy Birthday Hannah -- boy is she a beauty!

Yeah to you Carole for making it this far! I will be there next summer.

Posted by: Jeannie at September 2, 2005 1:16 PM

Happy Birthday, Hannah! aaahh, the teen years... ;o)

Carole...you have a beautiful daughter and good luck - does she like to say 'what-EVER' like mine?

Posted by: JessaLu at September 2, 2005 1:32 PM

Thanks everybody!I feel very special, and yes, I do say "what-EVER" a lot.lol!

Posted by: Hannah at September 2, 2005 2:07 PM

Happy Birthday to Hannah! (remembering what I put my parents through when I was a teenager, I wish you all the best, Carole. ;) )

Posted by: Liz at September 2, 2005 2:30 PM

Happy
Birthday!

Posted by: heather at September 2, 2005 3:35 PM

Here's to you, Little Loser!

And to you, Loser, the one who did all the work that day. "...And you one the edge..."

Love ya,
The Other Loser

Posted by: Chrissie at September 2, 2005 4:02 PM

Happy Birthday, Hannah!! I hope you have a great day!

Makes you wonder how far the next "blink of an eye" will take you, huh, Carole? Hannah looks like she's standing in MY old kitchen in that wee pic -- same doors and hardware! Kind of a blast from the past.

Posted by: Vicki at September 2, 2005 4:41 PM

Happy Birthday, Hannah! May all your wishes come true :)

Posted by: Jill at September 2, 2005 5:41 PM

Oh Hannah...
You were beautiful then...and you are beautiful now! Welcome to the teens.
I hope this is your best year ever :o)

Miz Booshay

Posted by: Miz Booshay at September 2, 2005 10:06 PM

happy birthday hannah!
carole--she is beautiful! my oldest will be 4 in oct. and it just seems like i held her for the first time yesterday. think i'll still feel this way when she is 13?

Posted by: amanda at September 3, 2005 1:01 AM

I've had spotty internet connections for the last couple of days, so please accept a belated Happy Birthday Hannah! Welcome to the big teenage years. Be kind to you mother.

Posted by: Teresa C at September 3, 2005 11:21 AM

Happy Birthday, Hannah!!! And Happy becoming a mom day to you, Carole!!!

:)

Posted by: Kathy at September 3, 2005 2:57 PM

Lovely little girl...lovely big girl! (sigh) I remember when my daughter was that age--I could keep up with her better when she was under my feet!

Posted by: Trudy at September 4, 2005 12:09 AM

hello hannah. have a very happy birthday love sharon d

Posted by: sharon and maria at September 6, 2005 12:36 PM

A very very happy birthday to Hannah!

Posted by: Risa at September 6, 2005 4:09 PM