We have an adult!

How did this happen?! All of the cliche sayings: The days are long, but the months fly by, before you know it they'll be grown, enjoy this time because it will go faster than you know, time is a thief, the list could go on, they really are true.  I was always annoyed when people at the store or other places would say those things. I was in the thick of young kids and it felt so far away.  

It really did come so fast.  This girl made me a mom.  It's been a wild ride watching and helping her grow up.  We've had many great times and also many difficulties.  She's learned she can do really hard things.  I'm excited to see what her future will bring.  
 

Hailey loves to sing.  She bursts out singing before realizing it but the boys (mostly Jackson) reminds her.  She nannies a girl named Jamie 15-20 hours a week and loves it.  Hailey has written a couple of novels and just turned one in for her Senior Project.  She amazes me!  She's so smart, fun to talk to, creative, strong-willed (which has its positives in the world today), kind, beautiful on the outside and in, and is getting more and more responsible every day.  It's pretty awesome to watch her grow, even in the last six months!

Through all the hills and valleys Hailey, you have conquered and I couldn't be more proud of all that you've achieved!  You have a great head on those shoulders of yours and know how to make the best choices.  Happy 18th Birthday!  We love you!  Your future is as bright as your faith!  You are going places! And we can't wait to see where those places are!