Madison Gabrielle

This is my precious and oh so gorgeous niece Madison Gabrielle. She just turned 13 a few weeks ago and also went to her first dance - with her dad. :)

It's incredibly surreal to think she's actually 13 already! When I first met her, she was just coming home a few days after she was born - and my now husband and I were on our first date.

Amazing how time flies - and how just simply gorgeous and radiant this young girl continues to become. Love you Madison! ♥

Her Aunt Lisa from California surprised her for her birthday - she was able to do her hair before the big dance. What a great memory. :)

Almost ready!

Strike a pose!

Such a doll. :)

Pretty girl!

Her proud papa and her, getting ready to dance the night away. :)

Sweet 17

My niece Morgan just went to her first, semi-formal. She'll be 18 this year, but honestly, it's hard to believe she's 17 - let alone going to her first dance.

She'll actually be a senior next year, heading off to college thereafter, and I must admit, it makes me a little teary eye'd just thinking about it.

I was privileged to be able to do her makeup for her very first dance and I was so happy I could be a part of it all.

I realize time flies by so quickly these days - and while she is growing up so fast, and becoming such a beautiful young lady, it's amazing to see the GORGEOUS girl she already is, inside and out. Oh so sweet and 17. Love you sweet Morgan. :)

Her ROCKIN' dress!

Her Auntie Jen, creating her fabulous up-do!

This girl is GORGEOUS.

Her little brother Blake - striking a pose with her! :)

Beautiful!

Her beautiful momma - no wonder where she gets her good looks!

Snapped this moment with her grandpa -
I think he might be telling her some DOs and DON'Ts for the night! ;)

She is a BEAUTY. Inside and OUT.

Gorgeous earrings!

Beautiful. In EVERY way.