Sparkle isn't so little anymore.

First off let me start with (holy cow it's stinking August already?!!!!) When did that happen?!!

I am dedicating this post today to my wonderful sister Sparkle. Now, that's not her real name but if you know my sister this nick name fits her perfectly! Sparkle is now entering her senior year which means it was time for senior pictures. Sparkle has always been pretty from day one, but after her senior pictures (yes, I might be biased but I don't think I am) she was not just a pretty little girl anymore but a gorgeous young woman. Sparkle has been the one who was more outgoing, social and girly. I was more into sports, Nike and Adidas wind pants, and worrying whether my ponytail was perfect or not.  Sparkle is active in cheerleading, volleyball, and FFA just to name a few activities. She goes from girly and glam to country (still glam) in a few minutes. Her senior pictures reflect her love of the country and her pure beauty. Sparkle isn't quite sure what she wants to do after high school (I have heard majoring in ag. business with the possibility of coming back to farm) or where she wants to attend college. Some people (like myself) know exactly what they want to do when they "grow up" but I sure didn't know where I wanted to go until that softball scholarship came in the mail. After I ended up switching and not playing anymore, I finally knew where I wanted to go and felt right at home. So, I hope Sparkle makes the best decision for her, not where she thinks people want her to go. This year will be a hard one because Sparkle has always been the baby and I haven't really given much thought to this being the year of lasts. I have thought about graduation but it was always "It's next year", or "When she goes to college in a few years". But now it is here. I know I will be a wreck because she will no longer be my little sister in high school but a young woman in the adult world. I am sure I will have a post closer to graduation on how special that Sparkle is in my life.

So here is a sneak peek of Emma's photos which I think are absolutely amazing and are my favorites. They were taken by a lady from our hometown who does a wonderful job. I have included the link to her Facebook page at the Shooting Gallery. Make sure to comment on Sparkle's photos if you have read this on my blog.

Love you Sparkle.