When Brittany turned twelve I took her on a momma/daughter weekend getaway and Kayla looked forward to her 12th for two years knowing I would do the same for her!
A month or so before the long awaited weekend arrived she could talk of little else! Every day or two she would hand me an updated list of what we were going to do that weekend, what we were going to eat, and when we would go to sleep:)
I will always look back on our weekend as such a special time. I spoiled her rotten, doing whatever her little heart desired!
We stayed at a resort, shopped, played miniature golf, ate at her favorite restaurants, went swimming, played games, ate way too much junk food, listened to Preparing for Adolescence, and looked at magazines at the bookstore.
I can’t believe I am just now posting about this! She turned 12 back in October! I can’t seem to keep up with this old blog. Oh well!
oh my, looks like she had the time of her life!!! Kayla is such a sweet lil thing, whom I adore to be around! BTW, how are her and Britt's "tatts"?
Posted by: lacinda | January 18, 2012 at 02:29 PM
so sweet.
what fun!
mother/daughter trips are the best.
she's is adorable.
loved this post! :)
Posted by: Alisia | January 18, 2012 at 03:59 PM
Thank you Lacinda and Alisia!
Lacinda,
It took a few days but they are gone now! I enjoyed our time together last week! You are so much fun! xox
Posted by: Charla Anne | January 18, 2012 at 05:21 PM
How fun... Cute pics! Your such a wonderful Mommy!
Posted by: Kris | January 18, 2012 at 06:08 PM
What a sweet post! Thank you for sharing your wonderful weekend with your daughter. I have to tell you how much I look forward to reading your blog! I discovered it a few months ago when my best friend told me about it and I get excited whenever I see a new post pop up in my Google Reader. My heart always feels more uplifted and happy after I read one of your beautifully photographed posts. :)
Posted by: MamaTamTam | January 18, 2012 at 08:24 PM
Wonderful family!
I admire you!))))))))))))))))))
Katya :)
Posted by: Katya | January 18, 2012 at 08:49 PM
Thanks for sharing, she is beautiful. Loved the pictures and what wonderful memories for you and your daughter.
Posted by: Marla | January 19, 2012 at 08:21 PM
Love these pictures of Kayla! She is so beautiful. What wonderful memories for both of you to treasure...
Posted by: Judy Morgan | January 19, 2012 at 10:53 PM
Let me just say this; I want to be you when I grow up ;P. Seriously you inspire me so much. You create the most beautiful memories for your children and yourself. And of course I adore your art and taste. You are awesome!
Posted by: Val Spring | January 19, 2012 at 11:39 PM
What a special time with your Baby Girl.
You are such a special Mama!
Beautiful photography!
Posted by: Christi | January 21, 2012 at 04:33 PM
That's so cool!!! I did the same thing with my mom when I was eleven - it was so much fun!!! I think we even listened to the same cd's :)
PS: I think I've said this before, but "Your dresses are so cute!"
Posted by: Lexie N. | January 22, 2012 at 07:43 PM
What wonderful photography! I need to have a weekend like that with my own 12-yr-old.
I really love the skirt yours is wearing on the street shot, with a pink sweater. It's so hard to find cute but modest skirts for this age! Is there any chance you remember where you got it?
Posted by: Sharon W | January 28, 2012 at 07:49 AM
You have made my day with your sweet comments! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave them.
Sharon,
I got that dress at GapKids a few years ago.
xox
Posted by: Charla Anne | January 30, 2012 at 03:03 PM
She is almost all grown up! What a fun weekend you created.. so adorable!
Posted by: Mandy | February 04, 2012 at 11:48 AM
Charla, I adore every image you create. I can't believe it's been so long since I caught up on your blog! I seriously need to put it on my calendar :-) your photos of the kids make me so excited to get to do that someday too. I love you guys so much and wish you lived closer all the time!
~Rach
Posted by: Rachael | February 08, 2012 at 08:10 PM