Makena|Happy 13th Birthday

On December 30th my beautiful niece Makena turned 13 years old. For my niece’s birthdays over this last year I decided to do a fun Auntie date including a photo shoot. Today while I was taking these photos I actually got a little teary as I looked through the lens as this beautiful young woman and remembered her as a cute, wild, and hilarious toddler. When you get the chance to be a close part of someone’s childhood they sort of remain that sweet little child forever in your mind. I continue to be so thankful for all of the beautiful memories I hold so close to my heart from my early Auntie years and now that I get to see my nieces as they grow I could not be more proud. Makena is thoughtful, strong, kind, giving, unique, creative, talented, and beautiful in every way. She is also a female hockey player and quite the little bad ass.

Makena, Happy birthday sweet girl. I love you so much!!

Auntie Lou