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my first girl

I just love her.

On the verge of turning 21, she is most definitely growing up.

Finding her own way.

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Thank goodness I did not know then what I do know now πŸ™‚

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08.10.10 · Victoria 13

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  1. Lisa says

    August 10, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    TA-RORAH-BOREALIS!!!! Tori looks so beautiful! And I like the ink. Very sweet. Is it a…um…sparrow? Swallow? I'm not too good at identifying my birds. Wish I was there to give it an up close and personal inspection. And play Quiddler. Missing you all and so happy you are all together again under ONE ROOF! Yippee! (Although if it's as hot and muggy there as it is here…ugh….) Much love to you guys! Looooooooooooookiiiiing Goooooooooooooooooood, Miss Tori. Love from Miss Lisa. πŸ™‚ xxoo

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  2. Serving the King says

    August 10, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    Oh my that was precious. Just precious! I always think those few years of transition from care taking mom into guiding/listening/walking alongside you mom are so, so sweet. Looks like your rockin it!

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  3. The Milfords says

    August 10, 2010 at 5:42 PM

    She is stunning. Simply stunning.

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  4. David and Sarah says

    August 10, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    beautiful…

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  5. clearness says

    August 10, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Looks like you took your beautiful girl to the beach on a beautiful day.

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  6. Patricia/NYC says

    August 10, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    What a sweet, tender post about your beautiful girl! You done good, momma! πŸ˜‰

    HUGS!!
    Patricia

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  7. Jen says

    August 11, 2010 at 1:56 AM

    now that looks like a girl whose Mama gave her wings to fly!

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  8. Johanna says

    August 11, 2010 at 2:48 AM

    Oh she is such a beauty! Love the pictures.

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  9. Emily says

    August 11, 2010 at 2:56 AM

    wow that sounds like me and my natalie!!!!!!!! she is my oh-so-easy one who made it so easy to have /adopt more!!!! God knows what He's doin'!

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  10. Rebekah says

    August 11, 2010 at 3:03 AM

    A beautiful post! My oldest is a blond daughter who has also been so easy. The Lord knows what He's doing!

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  11. Aus says

    August 11, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    What a great post! Our youngest bio son just turned 21 – and sports a couple tat's too (that was hard to type!!) That looks like really nice work. Tori – you look like a lovely young woman – glad to see all you guys together!

    hugs – aus and co.

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  12. Football and Fried Rice says

    August 11, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    Oh Tori just keeps getting more beautiful. Apparently she has bypassed the "Freshman 15"..

    some girls have all the luck. Or good genes.

    So, we've seen Chris' tat and now Tori's – where's yours?

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  13. halys says

    August 13, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Your daughter is beautiful.
    I understand completely how you feel.
    I have a daughter that is about the same age.
    The joy it brings me when she comes home.
    Thanks for sharing about your oldest.

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I'm Stefanie. Wife to one, mom to 13. Occasional blogger and t-shirt maker. Wannabe photographer and exerciser. Constant grace-needer and orphan advocator. more
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