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Not everyone looks to the date of April 15th as a happy one.  But for me it was a day that my first beautiful daughter was born.  I knew she was independent and ready to grow up from a very young age.  Walking by the time she was 9mo old.  Talking and potty trained by 18mo.  Reading by 4 yrs old.  She has just been ready to do her own thing as long as I can remember.
 I do have to admit that I wasn't really looking forward to this birthday, even though, it didn't come fast enough for Liv.  I tried canceling,  postponing, denial, tantrums, nothing seemed to work, the day still crept closer.  (Even as a tax payer I got an extra 2 days to file my taxes.)  But, alas, that is not the case with birthdays.  They come even when they are not welcomed.  For me that is.  However, for Liv, it was a much anticipated birthday.  For some turning 16 means driving, but for Liv it is all about the DATING!  She already had her first weekend booked before she even officially turned 16.

Without further ado, I give you my now 16 year old daughter.

Hee, hee,  just kidding. 

(Sorry you have to tilt your head to see this.  I tried editing it but it still came out this way when I uploaded it.)

Liv has recently adopted the cowgirl image.  Those boots were a birthday present to herself.  The dress and sweater a gift from me (From Goodwill for under $8 total)  that has been sitting in her closet for months because she couldn't wear it until she had the boots to complete the outfit!!!!  A friend gave her a cowboy hat but she's obviously not wearing at the moment.

I'm have now come to terms with her being 16.  I even threw

 her a surprise birthday party.  I think she had a great weekend.  Happy Sweet 16th Liv!!  Mama, loves you!