7th and 8th grade photos

This was Jill Spring in of her 7th grade year. New dress and nice weather made me want to play around with my camera!

Showing some attitude.

My favorite of her as a young girl. Carefree and young!

8th grade pictures. This has turned out to be a big year for her. She got accepted in to the Amarillo Youth Symphony in September and had her first concert "on the big stage" in November. She has a lot of 'lasts' in middle school this year as we get ready for High School.

It comes naturally for her to be this beautiful :)

I told her to think of something funny that happened at school, and I caught her during a genuine laugh. Her days must be hilarious.

Serious pose.

We had a lot of fun in that Downtown alley!

Probably my fav of hers. Ever.

Jill,

I know you don't even know about this blog. Where I am about to get personal.....So when you do read this, just know... That I love you with all my heart. And even thru all the bumps in the road you and I have faced, just know that when your path presents to you some more bumps, I will always have your back to help you make it thru them. I admire your courage during some not so great times in your young life. You came out with your head held high and with no shame or regrets about your choices. I look forward to the High School years and in the same I don't. It just means you are growing up too fast. I want you to slow down and make some great memories in the next 4 years. I cant wait to go prom dress shopping with you, make mums and garders with you. Meet the boyfriends and stay up late eating ice cream in case one of them breaks your heart. I cant wait to meet all the new and exciting adventures the next four years will greet you with.

I love you. And of course thank you for going with the flow to make your pictures come to life like I had imagined they would. They tell a great story about you. I look forward to many more candid moments and school pictures!

Love,

Mom

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