It’s becoming more and more rare that this girl allows me to take her photo. This particular day I didn’t ask! lol Plus, I was paying her to be my assistant for my spring mini sessions and needed to test my settings. She was the target! And, a very pretty one!! She is so gorgeous!

I posted her birthday party photographs over the weekend. She just turned eleven and I’m still pretty much in shock. However, the eleven year old attitude and all the back-talk feel VERY REAL right about now. Her and I must be a lot alike because we butt heads. Eek! Here lately it’s become more frequently that we disagree or argue. It mostly has to do with the back-talk that I receive from her. How do I make this STOP??? I could really use some advice and your prayers. I love her so much and desperately want to have a beautiful relationship with her. I understand the relationship may not happen until later in life but, cultivating the foundation for it is so important to me, for us!

I’m determined to gain her respect and to learn to respect her too. She is growing up so fast and I don’t want to miss an opportunity with her!