Sunday, January 17, 2016

Sweet Anne!

Good Morning everyone!

I am here today to share that my youngest daughter, Anne, became a teenager on January 15th!  We celebrated by having a party for her at Revolutions in Bethlehem.


We invited her friends and family for bowling, arcade games, and sharing her joy.  It was a wonderful afternoon filled with fun and laughter!

Here she is with some of her friends and cousins:


I cannot even believe that 13 years ago she was placed in my arms in Changsha, China.


Where on earth does the time go?  She is growing into a beautiful and thoughtful young lady.  In honor of her, I made this layout:




I used one of my favorite photos of her taken when I caught her reading:


And converted it to black and white:


I loved the way the light was shining on her face here!!!

As I was making this page, I realized that it met the criteria for the latest challenge at Kraft Plus!  I actually used my own writing on the page to show all of Anne's special qualities:


So I humbly enter my layout into their challenge this month:


If you are a scrapper in need of some inspiration, I encourage you to check out their blog here!  Their design team's work and all of the entries are absolutely gorgeous and sooooooo creative!!!!

Happy 13th birthday sweet Anne!!!


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20 comments:

  1. DeniseJanuary 17, 2016 at 10:17 AM

    Beautiful girl and yes She does look sweet.I have never read the story of Her adoption, I'm sure it's an inspirational story.The party was wonderful,I'm sure.What a darling idea for Her card.I enjoyed My visit as usual-May God continue to bless You-Denise

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  2. Cindy deRosierJanuary 17, 2016 at 11:03 AM

    Happy birthday to her! She sounds like a beautiful person in every way.

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  3. Lizzy HillJanuary 18, 2016 at 5:27 AM

    Yay! So glad you entered this in our current K+ challenge....gorgeous, gorgeous page of your girl. LOVE the way you've incorporated your handwriting, too. You and Lizzy Crust have quite a bit in common, eh? Thanks for sharing:):)

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  4. LizzycJanuary 18, 2016 at 5:51 AM

    Happy Birthday Sweet Anne! You are growing so beautifully and now you are a teenager! And yes I do not know where the days are going, very fast.. too fast.. can they slow a bit so our babys dont grow up so fast! It is also 13 years on the 28th January since my baby girl was placed in my arms too! She was a little timid 2 year old.. sigh... I remember it like it was yesterday! Your layout is lovely, the photo is so special and natural and yes the sun is shining on Anne so wonderfully too.. have a great week!

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  5. Julie Tucker-WolekJanuary 18, 2016 at 8:07 AM

    Happy birthday Anne!!! I can't believe she is a teenager already! WOW!! The time really does fly by! LOVING all the photos and love love love your lo!! GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  6. Karen WillsJanuary 18, 2016 at 8:11 AM

    Great pictures from Anne's birthday party! Simply beautiful layout! Absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  7. pearshapedcraftingJanuary 18, 2016 at 12:36 PM

    Happy Birthday to Anne! I love the LO you have made for her. I will have a teenage Grandson this year - where do the years go? Hugs, Chrisx

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  8. Kirsty VittetoeJanuary 18, 2016 at 3:01 PM

    What a beautiful young lady! Happy Birthday Anne! Mom got the sweetest layout made just for you!

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  9. sheila 77January 18, 2016 at 3:23 PM

    The photograph of Anne is just perfect.
    And that's very clever changing it to black and white, it really emphasises it.
    Great layout too, it's beautiful the way you have written all the little words.

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  10. Jinny NewlinJanuary 18, 2016 at 3:38 PM

    Happy, happy birthday, sweet Anne! What precious pics, Sharon... moments to hold close and treasure always. Such a gorgeous layout tribute, too! That photo is priceless!

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  11. Mary Ann PotterJanuary 18, 2016 at 7:41 PM

    What a beautiful celebration for your beautiful daughter! Y'all are blessed.

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  12. Lynette JacobsJanuary 19, 2016 at 4:33 AM

    I love that photo of Anne...it is beautiful and the mood is captured perfectly. Gorgeous layout. Congratulations to Anne on her birthday and to you in raising a lovely young lady ♥

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  13. Michelle LaPoint RydellJanuary 22, 2016 at 12:52 AM

    Your layout of Anne is gorgeous Sharon! I can't believe she is already 13! Looks like the party was lots of fun!

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  14. ChristelJanuary 23, 2016 at 11:10 AM

    What a beautiful photo of your daughter, I love your layout too!

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  15. Denise van DeventerJanuary 25, 2016 at 1:38 AM

    Happy Birthday for Anne! 13...wow...she is certainly a young lady now! The time certainly goes so fast. A gorgeous and beautiful page for her....the photo and sentiment is amazing! ;-)

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  16. Anguree Jansen Van RensburgJanuary 27, 2016 at 7:43 AM

    Gorgeous page and I love how you added handwritten notes on your thoughts when you look at this photo. Thank you for sharing your layout with us on Kraft plus this month.

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  17. KristinJanuary 28, 2016 at 12:42 PM

    Awe!!! Happy, Happy birthday to Sweet Anne!!! I LOVE her baby photo and your layouts, as always, are impeccable! xoxo

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  18. KatieJanuary 30, 2016 at 11:22 PM

    Beautiful photo and page! Thanks for joining us at Kraft+.

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  19. dawnFebruary 1, 2016 at 8:11 AM

    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ANNE!!! The time does go by so fast, love these pictures and her layout and thoughts. Beautiful!! You are both blessed to have each other!!

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  20. Elisa AblettFebruary 3, 2016 at 2:33 PM

    Oh such a sweet gorgeous page, love those photos, thanks for joining us at Kraft+

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