Friday, July 3, 2015

A Single Photograph

"The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence."
- Denis Waitley -

My younger daughter, Alex, on the day of her prom last week.

Today my younger daughter turns 18. How is this even possible since I see a five-year-old whenever I look at her? Time. It just zips right by. We should make each moment meaningful and memorable.

Have a beautiful weekend, everyone!

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  1. ChristineJuly 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    She looks so beautiful, you must be so proud!

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    1. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 4, 2015 at 11:52 AM

      Thanks, Christine. Yes, I am very proud! It's been an exciting year.

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  2. Bethany CarsonJuly 3, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    Happy birthday to Alex! She's beautiful.

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  3. Linda W.July 3, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Your daughter is beautiful! Yes, they grow up way too fast.

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  4. The Happy WhiskJuly 3, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    Happy Birthday & Congrats on a GREAT KID

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    1. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 4, 2015 at 7:16 PM

      Thanks, Wonder Woman. Trying to recover today. So today.

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    2. The Happy WhiskJuly 7, 2015 at 7:04 AM

      Hope you're recovered.

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    3. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 7, 2015 at 6:44 PM

      Feeling pretty good now. (And meant to time so tired above...sheesh... My fingers type faster than my brain puts out info :) Anyhow, now that I've recovered, I'm going to be tackling the house cleaning. So back to being exhausted :^/

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  5. bettyJuly 3, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    Happy birthday to your daughter! Gorgeous she is!! You are right, in a blink of an eye they grow up.

    betty

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    1. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 4, 2015 at 7:18 PM

      They certainly do, Betty. I don't know where all that time went.

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  6. BirdieJuly 3, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    。☆。*。☆。
    ★。＼｜／。★
    * Happy Birthday*
    ★。※ to ※。★。☆¤
    Martha's daughter!
    。☆。*。☆。
    ★。／｜＼。★

    Do your kids read your blog?

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    1. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 4, 2015 at 7:18 PM

      Thanks, Birdie. That is so cool. They don't read it regularly but they have dropped in now and again.

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  7. The Dancing CroneJuly 3, 2015 at 6:53 PM

    A lovely young woman, Martha! You did a great job!

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  8. AdamJuly 3, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    She looks pretty happy to go to prom

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    1. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 4, 2015 at 7:20 PM

      She was. She and her friends had a great time. I think they're all happy to be done with high school, too.

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    2. CassandraJuly 6, 2015 at 12:22 PM

      Heh. That was always the best part of Prom-- knowing it's almost over!! LOL

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    3. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 6, 2015 at 1:33 PM

      I know! But now that I'm older, I wish I could go back again. At least for a little while :)

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  9. AntiquityTravelersJuly 3, 2015 at 8:18 PM

    oh I hear you! it goes so fast doesn't it? she is a beautiful woman and no doubt a beautiful person like her mother

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    1. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 4, 2015 at 7:23 PM

      What a lovely comment. Thank you. Yes, time goes much too fast. It seems like only yesterday I was lugging around a diaper bag!

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  10. Kay G.July 3, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    Happy birthday to Alex! She is so pretty.

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  11. RedJuly 3, 2015 at 11:06 PM

    Congratulations to your daughter on her new milestone. and congratulations to her mother for having an 18 year old daughter. As I sometimes say to my younger friends,"Too bad for having an eighteen year old! Try 43 and 45!" They're all well worth it.

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    1. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 4, 2015 at 7:25 PM

      I look forward to seeing my kids at those ages. That might include some grandchildren! That would be wonderful. And yes, they are certainly well worth it.

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  12. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comJuly 4, 2015 at 3:09 AM

    She's absolutely adorable, like her mommy. =)
    Have a great holiday weekend, Martha.

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    1. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 4, 2015 at 7:26 PM

      Thank you, Robyn! I hope you are having a wonderful 4th of July weekend.

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  13. JimJuly 4, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX!!
    This is a beautiful photo of a beautiful young woman, Martha.
    I can feel your pride.

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    1. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 4, 2015 at 7:26 PM

      I am extremely proud, Jim. I wear it on my sleeve. And happy birthday to you, today!

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  14. Lowcarb team memberJuly 4, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    What a lovely photograph ... she looks great.

    Time / the years fly by so fast, we must make every day count.

    Have a lovely weekend.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 4, 2015 at 7:28 PM

      Thanks, Jan. And I totally agree. We must make every day count. Time zips right on by and waits for no one!

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  15. GlennisJuly 5, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    Lovely young girl I hope she had a wonderful evening.

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  16. Marco LuijkenJuly 5, 2015 at 5:38 AM

    Hello Martha,
    Wonderful picture of your pretty daughter. Congratulations!!
    Funny portret.

    Many greetings,
    Marco

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  17. UnknownJuly 6, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    How beautiful and lovely and happy she is Lord she looks just like her mom, what a great mom you've been and still are and i'm sure they adore the most wonderful man in the world

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    1. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 6, 2015 at 8:05 AM

      Thanks, Lorraine! Isn't it astonishing how fast kids grow up? You should know...you even have a granddaughter now!

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  18. CassandraJuly 6, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    She is freaking adorable. Love her little nose ring! Just got one similar myself a few months back. It looks perfect on her. I've not seen a prom hairdo like hers before, but I really love it! Kind of sassy and different, while still being classy and fancy.

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    1. CassandraJuly 6, 2015 at 12:21 PM

      She looks so much like my youngest sister… weeeeeeiiiiiirrrrd...

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    2. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 6, 2015 at 1:35 PM

      My daughter usually does things that are a little different. Not too long ago she had her hair painted a bright red with a blonde streak across the front. I like that she's adventurous like that.

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  19. RichardJuly 8, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    Alex is gorgeous.... If I had a son, I would tried to match them up LOL

    She looks so happy!

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    1. Plowing Through Life (Martha)July 8, 2015 at 7:31 PM

      And she's single right now, so you'd have my blessing :)

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