You guys, today, our sweet Kensington Kate is FOURTEEN!
What in the world?!
It’s so hard for me to wrap my brain around the fact that this baby girl here is now a legit teenager.
Kensington has kept us on our toes from day one.
She is fiery like both her mama and her daddy. She’s loyal to the core. She’s a night owl. A lover of animals, candy and binge-worthy shows.
She loves all things Christmas and fall, wants to grow up and live near the ocean, be a nurse and bake gluten-free treats.
Her very favorite passion in life though is…her pup. I’ve never seen a human and dog love each other as much as these two do. They are the best of friends.
This girl right here made me a mama. I get a little sad thinking about how quickly the time is flying by, but with each and every year, I find even more reasons to fall in love with this kid.
She might not be that little baby any more, but we’re loving this stage we’re in now too.
Right now, she says she wants to go to a university with foliage and drink coffee a la Stars Hollow.
She wants to find her permanent home in New England and savor the seasons.
God broke the mold when he gave us this kid.
Happy 14th birthday, Kensington Kate Shull!
The days might be long…
…but the years sure are short.
Fourteen! I simply cannot believe it. We just love her so very much. xx
Want to read up a bit on Kensington?
You can catch her story about being diagnosed with Celiac disease (at a rather early age) HERE. I’m also sharing some of her very favorite Gluten-Free Fall RECIPES today too.
Elspeth says
Happy birthday!!! Can’t e believe she’s 14! They grow up so fast!
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Jennifer Goodwin says
I hope she has a great birthday! Before you mentioned Stars Hollow, I somehow knew she was going to want to live in New England. She was the most beautiful baby, but she’s a lovely young lady and she seems so from the inside as well. I love her smile and her plans for her future. Have fun celebrating her together tonight!
Sheaffer says
Awwwwwwwwww!!!! Happy Birthday, Kensington!!! You are beautiful inside and out! How in the world are our babies this old and as tall as we are?!?
Jodie Kingsbury says
Happy Birthday to Kensington!! Hope she has a wonderful day.
Stephanie Snyder says
Happy birthday, Kensington!
SS says
Happy 14th Birthday!!! Hope you all have a great day!!!
PS Miss K we are waiting for our trees to change. The ones in our yard (wild cherry) are starting to turn and fall!!! I had a 1at galas of hot cocoa the other night we only got to 60 for that high!!!
Melissa says
Happy birthday Kensington!! I mean New England is awesome, she should come live in Rhode Island! I work for URI and there is definitely foliage here! We are right near the water too and not too far from Nantucket 😉
Lisa Cano says
Happy Birthday to your lovely girl!
Kelly Sites says
Happy Birthday to her. And talk about time flying. My 24 year old son is GETTING MARRIED Saturday. I just can’t believe it. How did this happen? It’s so fun to launch your kids into the world with a love for life, Jesus, and family. I am so glad I enjoyed the moments along the way.
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh my goodness! Congratulations to your whole family!!
JK says
We want to see her birthday sign!
Mix and Match Mama says
As soon as it arrives (I think later today!), I’ll post a pic!
Bethany says
Happy Birthday to Kensington! What a lovely young lady!💕😊
Beth Valenta says
Happy Birthday! What a beauty!!
Amy Baker says
Kensington is such a beauty! I had tears reading this because I may not know her, but I feel like I have watched her grow up. My daughter is now a freshman in college so the tears come easy as I am constantly reminded how quickly they grow up! You are so right – every year is a good one with our kids. Enjoy the teens – they are so much fun!! Happy Birthday Kensington!!
K.K. says
Kensington, happy birthday!!! I love this post, and it’s so fun to see her grow up via your blog for so many years!
So, I’m secretly hoping that this gluten-free baker starts her own blog one day, so I can follow her too (but no pressure!). 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Awwwww! Wouldn’t that be fun?!
MelanieL says
Happy 14th birthday, Kensington!! Enjoy your special day!
Amy says
Happy Birthday Kensington!
How is she doing since being diagnosed and changing her diet?
Mix and Match Mama says
Amazing! She’s handled it so well!!
Marie Williams says
Awwwe reminds me of my little girl who grew up loving to bake, attended Liberty University, became a nurse at Duke is getting married in Dec and your travel agency is working with her on her honeymoon trip lol and she wants to move to Wilmington nc to be near the beach 🏖 💕
Mix and Match Mama says
Awwwww! This just made me SMILE! Thank you, Marie!
Marie Williams says
👍❤️🙌🙏
sandi says
Oh, wow Marie… I have two kids at Liberty University now! One hopes to get into the nursing program in the spring. Duke Medical nurses have a special place in my heart because they saved my daddy a few years ago. What a wonderful facility and the nurses he had were some of the best I have ever met. My sister and her husband have a place on Topsail Island and my niece lives in Wilmington! So funny!
Marie Williams says
Sandi, Liberty University has the BEST nursing program. My daughter graduated and got a position on the CTICU. She loves Duke. We love all the beaches around Wilmington and have always taken the kids growing up to Ocean Isle Beach. Lovely to meet fellow LU parents on here 👍😊❤️
GiGi says
Happy birthday to your beauty, Kensington! I hope her day and year are filled with all the things that make her happiest! I love following along with your kiddos. Your posts about them are my favorite.
Kristin Lyngaas says
Happy birthday Kensington!! Hope you have a blessed, fun, and beautiful year. ❤️🙏🎂🌸
Keisha Dawson says
Happy, happy birthday to Kensington! This doesn’t even seem possible. I have been following along for so long, and it seems like she should not be this old. She is a beautiful young lady!
Laura says
So sweet! I hope yall have fun celebrating her bday!
Maria says
Happy Birthday, Kensington! It’s been a joy to watch you grow into a beautiful young lady.
Erika Slaughter says
Happy Happy Birthday to K!! You did the best job of describing her! She’s fun, the best at celebrating others (like I’ll always invite her to my party), and has a great sense of humor! We love that girl so much! I hope she has the very best day!! And I really do hope she ends up living in Stars Hollow because I’d love to visit every fall! 😉
Amy Owens says
Happy birthday to your sweet girl! I feel like I’ve known her since she was a toddler! ❤️
Serena W. says
She is absolutely gorgeous!!! Happy birthday, Kensington!
Lindsay D. says
Happy Birthday Kensington!! She is a beautiful young lady!! 💜
Shelia Maxwell says
Happy 14th Birthday Kensington hope your day is as FANTABULOUS as you 🎂🥳🎉
Chrissy Ciaverilla says
Happy birthday, Kensington! It is such a gift to follow a Mama in this stage. I currently have a baby and toddler and your perspective on raising big kids is so helpful as a reminder to enjoy this chapter and give a glimpse of what to look forward to!
Mary A says
Happy Birthday Kensington!! I have been following you since she was tiny and now shes all grown up. I think she would LOVE Boston College (proud alum of their nursing school!!). Beautiful campus and great nursing program haha! Anyways I hope she has a wonderful birthday and cant wait to see what her future holds!
Carol says
Happy Birthday K! She is such a beautiful young woman, her light really shines through!
Best,
Carol
Becky Carl says
Happy Birthday sweet Kensington. I can feel your kind spirit through your pictures. So thankful for your beautiful mom sharing her family with others. Have a fun birthday 🎂
Donna Mason says
Happy Birthday beautiful Kensington. Everything about you is beautiful. I have watched you grow up for years and years. I know you make your parents so proud of the young woman you are in every way possible. So sweet and lovely. Wishing you all the happiness and love in the world. CELEBRATE BIG!
Tiff says
Happy birthday Kensington! May the Lord continue to bless your life this year. Here’s to 14!
Ashley says
Happy Birthday Kensington! Where are her jeans from in the dog picture? So cute I’d wear them myself!
Mix and Match Mama says
I think Abercrombie… 🙂
pat says
happy birthday to kensington. she shares a birthday with my husband and sister!
her outfit on the last picture is cute. may i know where you purchased the dress and top from?
Mix and Match Mama says
Happy birthday to them!!! The turtleneck is from J Crew and the jumper is from Nordstrom. Both were from last year.