Happy Birthday Alexis
I can't believe my little Lexi, who is only 1 inch shorter than me... so not so little anymore, is fourteen! I feel like I was fourteen just yesterday, where does the time go?
Alexis Elizabeth Barnes, now a lovely lady at 5'4", came into the world at 6 lbs 5 oz and measuring 19 inches long. Dang near perfect... even though I guess I hit her with my genetic short stick!
She was such a good baby, except for the whole sleeping thing!
She used to be quite the poser... a face only a mother could love. I remember the Easter she got the weird little fuzzy animal that we waited hours for it to give "birth" to its baby. She was obsessed with mommy's and their baby's.
A wonderful big sister from day one, Lex has always looked after Olivia, I used to call her Livi's little momma. One day she wanted to go play when Liv was around 1 yr and when I told her that she could she asked me who would be able to watch Liv, I told her that I would be watching Liv. And it was in that moment that I realized that she was unaware that mom's were able to multi task... watching their kids while cleaning, cooking, laundry and the rest! Up to that point she was convinced that she was the only one in charge of the baby!!!
Very stylish in her Harley leather jacket, 5 yrs old and almost ready for kindergarten.
I swear they start school and then somehow time speeds up, so inquisitive and innocent is replaced with a "know it all" attitude and a style all their own.
Her years at the barn are some of my fondest memories... hard work though (don't know how you do it D) her and Olivia had so much fun with Charlie and Mary Legs!
All grown up and on her way to High School... I need to some how freeze time! I don't know if I am ready for this! Basketball this year was an absolute blast to watch her play, I am so excited to see what opportunities she will seize over the next couple of years.
We love you Alexis!
8 comments:
What a sweet tribute to a great girl.
My favorite memory of Lex would be when you went to Mexico when she was about 2 years old and I babysat her for a few days. The first evening I had given her a bath and dressed her in her "footy" pajamas and I was planning to push her in a stroller while I took Tick for a walk. Instead, Lex insisted on having me clip a leash to her pajamas and she walked down the street carrying a rubber bone in her mouth. She was the cutest little doggy ever.
I love you, Lex!
The last words of the blog are felt by so many. We love you Alexis. Thanks Ange for taking us back through that wonderful girl's life. Lex you are so talented, every year brings out beautiful surprises in you. Happy 14th and many many many more. Love, Grandma and Grandpa Barnes
Happy Birthday, Lex!!! I remember the day you were born...I was just younger than you and told EVERYONE on the bus that I was going to be an aunt! I was SO excited! I remember seeing you at the hospital and you were SO tiny!!! I can't believe you're 14 already! And you're so gorgeous and talented! I wish we were closer so we could celebrate with you! Hope you have a great day! LOVE YOU!!
Happy Birthday Lexi!
I sure do miss all of you guys. It is much more fun to say Happy Birthday in person than thru the mail, but we do wish you a Big Happy Birthday. Did you have a party this year? Thank you so much for the pictures. I love them. Keep up the good work Lexie.
Happy Birthday Lexi! We miss you and Love you! :)
I can't believe I missed this post yesterday. What an awesome walk down memory lane.
Love you Lex, Happy Birthday!
P.S In the Easter picture I see a little resemblance to Ava. It's kind of cool. I would not have expected that.
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