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Kensington is TEN!


 

Tomorrow, my baby girl turns ten years old.

I absolutely cannot believe it.

When I think about how quickly these ten years have flown by, I tear up.  I just know that I’m going to blink and another decade will be over.  Time, won’t you please stand still?!  Whoever penned “the days are long but the years are short” hit that nail right smack on the head.  Short.  These years are so short.

My sweet Kensington Kate,

You made me a mama.  I cannot remember a time in my life when my number one goal wasn’t to be a mom.  My road to motherhood was bumpy, rocky and filled with pain and grief…but it was so worth it because it lead me straight to you.  You were my blessing.  You were the answer to my prayers.  YOU, my love, made me a mom.  You have exceeded every expectation I ever had about motherhood.  You have made it more fun, more messy, more amazing, more crazy, more delightful, more enjoyable, more perfect than I ever imagined.  You are loyal, you are smart, you are funny and sincere.  You have a huge heart for the people you love.  You are passionate, you are a hard worker, you are considerate and kind.  You love the Lord with all your heart and you make your dad and me so proud.  I know God has BIG plans for you.  I am excited to sit back and watch.  I love you with all my heart.  Happy 10th birthday to you sweet girl. xo

Here’s a look back at ten years of Kensington…

 

ONE

TWO

THREE

FOUR

FIVE

SIX

SEVEN

EIGHT

NINE

TEN

I love this girl so much!  Happy 10th birthday, Kensington Kate!  xo

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Comments

  1. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says

    Happy birthday to little Kensington! She’s absolutely beautiful – she’s a copy of you! I hope your family enjoys her special day! 🙂
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    Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
    http://charmainenyw.com

  3. Laura E Fredlund says

    What a beautiful girl you have! She looks just like you. It’s amazing how quickly time goes by with our little ones. Good thing you have so many good pictures 🙂 I adore your family and enjoy your blog immensely! Happy birthday to Kensington!

  10. Gardner Story says

    Your post made me teary!! It really does fly by. My baby is about to be 14 months old and I promise you she was just born… So glad you are having a wonderful time in NYC with her!

  11. Amy Heinl says

    Happiest of birthdays to you sweet Kensington. May this day be filled with lpve, laughter and treasured memories

  12. Sarah Plank says

    Happy Birthday Kensington!!!! My first baby girl turns 10 on Monday, so I’m right there with you. It’s been the best 10 years of my life! ❤️❤️❤️

  14. Melissa Terry says

    Happiest of birthdays to your sweet Kensington. Your pictures are precious…have the best time in NYC!

  15. Kimberly C says

    Happy Birthday, Kensington! ?? She is a beautiful young lady, Shay! Hope she has the best birthday!

  23. Ronnie says

    Happy birthday, Kensington!! You are such a beautiful young lady. I hope your 10th year is your best year yet!!

  25. Meagan Ruse says

    Happy Birthday, sweet Kensington!!!! You always include my Sadie and make her feel big 🙂 Hope you have the most special birthday trip!

  26. Rose says

    She is one of the most BEAUTIFUL child I’ve ever seen and what a beautiful letter to her! Happy double digits day Kensington!!!!

  28. Lauren Chitwood says

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY KENSINGTON! You are such a beautiful and sweet girl. Hope you have the best day!

  33. Ashton says

    I just realized after years of reading your blog that she looks just like your mother in law! Happy Birthday Kensington

  37. Lindsay @ Lindsay's Sweet World says

    Happy birthday to your darling girl! I hope you have the best time celebrating her in NYC this weekend!

  40. Elizabeth says

    Happy Birthday Kensington! I hope you ladies are having a fantastic time in NYC! It has been so fun watching her grow up and into a beautiful little young lady!

  42. Leanne Gilchrist says

    Happy, happy birthday to Kensington!!! What a beautiful tribute, Shay. 10 is such a magical age! I have a question: since Kensington is now picking out her own outfits, would you do a post about where you get her things?? It would be so fun to see, and also, as she gets older and is developing her own fashion and sense, do you have any guidelines, and share those with us! I hope you all are having a fabulous time in NYC!

  43. Becky Carl says

    What a beautiful young lady she is turning into! I know your mama heart and it is passing right into that sweet girl. Happy Birthday Kensington! You have a beautiful family ❤️

  45. Jeanie says

    Those pictures are darling! The second one really made me smile. She still does that foot thing in her photos. Happy birthday, Kensington!

  46. Debbie says

    She is ?STUNNING?! I love her in that green plaid dress with black boots! Adorable! Shay, does Kensington have a nickname? What do you all call her at home? Have a beautiful birthday! ???

  47. GiGi Turner says

    Happy birthday to your beautiful Kensington! What a celebration she is having! I have always thought that three year old picture could be a magazine cover! She is absolutely gorgeous and I have hair envy – I love it long again! Such sweet words you wrote Mama!

  48. Lauren Austin says

    Happy birthday Kensington! It’s been fun watching her grow up…I do wish time would slow down. They don’t stay babies long enough!!

  49. Nicole says

    Happy, happy birthday!!! I have a random cruise question for you, we’re going on a kid free cruise for the first time. Would you suggest a drink package? What do you usually do? Thanks!!

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      if you plan on drinking specialty coffees, sodas or alcoholic beverages, then yes! The package is typically a savings if you want any of those beverages.

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