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See that Eiffel tower behind them? That's the cake. It was all chocolate. Incredible.
Last night, Marcus, Alex and I attended the Quinceañera of the elder daughter of a friend of mine, Melissa. Melissa and I used to work together back in a past life, and I've known her daughter Maddy since she was 4 years old. My most vivid memory of Maddy is hoisting her up on Santa's lap at our company Christmas party.
And now she's 15.
I have to say, Marcus and I were both in a little bit of shock watching Maddy greet people so graciously, all decked out in her stunning Quinceañera gown. She was so beautiful, yes, but she was also so self-possessed. This wasn't a child we were looking at, here.
"Wait -- that's going to be what our kid will look like in 10 years??" asked Marcus, with more than a little fear in his eyes.
"'Fraid so," I responded grimly.
And yet, as I was wrestling with my discomfort, every now and then Maddy would let me know that the little girl I knew was still inside of her.
And everything felt fine again.
(Congrats, Maddy -- and happy, happy birthday!)
Song: I gotta feeling by Black Eyed Peas.
Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 12:00AM
Reader Comments (5)
It's cliche, but that time really does fly by. My oldest turns 18 in a month, and I still remember her babyhood vividly. It is unbelievable watching them grow up.
That quincenaria looked amazing!
I would die to have you photograph a child's birthday party!
im so glad ur post everyday for Nov. It's nice to be able to 'tune in' on saturdays. thanks for the beautiful pics, can't wait to see Alex at 15 :D
wow, that cake is totally impressive. beautiful photos!
She is beautiful!!! Awesome photos :-)
hug your mothers and fathers while you can and thank them for loving you unconditionally