Today is my daughter, Kayla’s, 20th birthday!
My Kayla when she was one
She is an amazing young woman who has loved me all different sizes. She has grown with me and allowed me to be all that God meant for me to be. She experienced me loving but depressed, loving and completely consumed with myself, loving and trying to find balance. She has accepted me in all different places.
Kayla was gone last year for her first year of college. It was a hard adjustment for us at home but we were so excited for her to get to experience life away. She came home this summer and lived here until the first of October. She moved in with some girls. We were all happy with her at home but as anyone who is growing up she wanted to experience life on her own. I can’t tell you how happy I am for her. She is searching to become all that she is meant to be. She is willing to put herself out there, try new things, experiment and love with abandon.
Birthday fun!
Prom 2008
Kayla and her man, Joseph
Me and my girl
The Ingram women
As a mom it is not always easy to let your baby out of the nest but it is the best thing for her and that is always what I want for her. She takes my breath away at her beauty, maturity and wisdom. The next decade will mean many changes for Kayla, I cannot wait to see her as she continues to grow up into herself.
Do you have a memory of Kayla Belle to share?
Happy Birthday to Kayla Belle!!! She has grown into a beautiful young woman. Both inside and out…that’s in great part to having such a wonderful mom.
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thank you mum! that was very sweet.
I remember the day the baby picture of her was taken. She and Alex were playing by our pool, they were so cute. It wasn’t that trip but one soon after that when we were all over at your parents house and I would try and pick her up and she would scream bloody murder and if I left the room she would scream. She wanted me in the same room with her but she didn’t want me to touch her! She has always been so cute with those big brown eyes! Love you sweet thing!
oh ruthie…i LOVED this post. not only do your girls and you look SO MUCH alike, but they seem to have your same fighting and beautiful spirit.
sorry i have been so busy this past week, but let’s schedule a phone date for this week, i will email you tonight!
Happy birthday Kayla! Ruthie, you and your girls look so much alike…you’re all stunningly gorgeous!
Hi Ruthie! I just wanted to wish a very Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones!
What a lovely family you have, your daughter looks just like you!