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Wednesday, 18 July 2012

Look who's a Teenager!







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Just over thirteen years ago, the two of us became three.
Our first baby, and (as it turned out) only daughter, was born on a hot day in July, in Reston,Virginia in the US of A. The first grandchild on both sides, her photos were viewed with great excitement in Ireland ON THE VERY SAME DAY. ('Looks like that old internet might be useful for something after all!')
 Has it really been thirteen years? Is she really a teenager? (Did I really look that young?)


To this...(with her 'little' brother Jude)
To this...
To this...
To this.
Our lovely girl, now with four younger brothers.. truly a rose among thorns! Happy thirteenth birthday, Anna Banana xxx
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15 comments:

  1. Laura L18 July 2012 at 16:05

    Omg! That brings a tear to my eye. Can hardly believe it! I remember visiting u in Reston and she was the funniest cutest thing ever. I just hope the teenage years aren't too rocky. Happy Birthday Anna.

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    1. Emma19 July 2012 at 15:08

      I remember that visit very well! It's hard t believe it's so long ago now! Your girls won't be too far behind, Laura....

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  2. Brenda18 July 2012 at 16:10

    Both still beautiful. Happy birthday Anna and welcome to the world if teenage parenting. Don't worry you get them back wen they are 20!

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    1. Emma19 July 2012 at 15:09

      Thanks Brenda- I'll be looking as always for your wise counsel!

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  3. Jennifer18 July 2012 at 20:00

    What a beautiful girl Emma. Hope she's having a fantastic day! I agree - you look SO young! x

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    1. Emma19 July 2012 at 15:10

      Thanks Jennifer! And I think I only look young in comparison to right now.....oh well :-))

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  4. fionnuala murphy18 July 2012 at 20:30

    A truely lovely young lady, happy birthday Anna and Emma another milestone for the Horners, through your blog I'm enjoying your journey.

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    1. Emma19 July 2012 at 15:11

      Aw Thank you Fi...I love that you read it!

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  5. Mary18 July 2012 at 22:18

    My Anna.. I remember the night that first picture was taken Ems-it was at a poolside BBQ near your house in Reston. Anna was only a few weeks old and a gorgeous wee tot. Can't believe our girl is 13-what a beautiful girl she is, a credit to you and LoverBoy xxx

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    1. Emma19 July 2012 at 15:13

      It was indeed! And you've been there every step of the way- she's a very lucky girl to have you as her godmotherXxx

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  6. The mum of all trades18 July 2012 at 23:21

    Happy Birthday to Anna! She is a beautiful looking girl, you may lock her up now.

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    1. Emma19 July 2012 at 15:14

      I was just thinking that myself....maybe I'll let her out when she's 20!

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  7. Damian19 July 2012 at 00:49

    There may be trouble ahead ......

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    1. Emma19 July 2012 at 15:14

      But sure you've got your rocking chair and shot gun for the porch so you're all sorted!

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  8. Susan Mann19 July 2012 at 17:34

    Aww she's lovely xx

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