From babe to Goth in 13 years. Photo documentation.

I guess no journey of my daughter's life in pictures can not ignore the pregnancy picture.  This was taken at my baby shower in November 1993.

Jade came into the world a 7lb 4oz baby on December 28, 1993.  This was shot the day she came home the following afternoon. She was born in a snow storm in Maryland.

 A few months old and much more of a personality.

 One year old and now walking!

Almost two years old.

Three years old and still getting cuter. :D

Four years old, pictured with her half-brother, Dusty.     

Kindergarden cutie.  Age 5.

First Grade and missing teeth! Age 6.

Second Grade- Age 7.

Third Grade- Age 8

Fourth grade- Age 9               

Age 10

Sixth Grade, Age 11.

Jade, Age 12. Going through the lovely beginning days of puberty and having to deal with the grumps a ton more, this happy picture was snapped of Jade cuddling the dog.

Seventh Grade, all black, choker and proclaimed goth.

Age 13, all decked out. Next we wanted to dye our hair red.

    So I said okay.  Then it looked okay but she wanted it black.

So once again and for the final time as I am terribly missing the blond beauty, I allowed it.  Here is the result:

Don't let the white shirt fool you.  She is all goth, emo, whatever she chooses to be.  I have no qualms with how she looks as long as she does NOT live the lifestyle of such terms.  i.e. no drug use, slashing herself, drinking and getting in extreme trouble.  She is a good girl and I hope that continues. 

Only 4 and a half more years until this child is an adult and what more changes do we have in store.  Only time will tell.

You've come a long way so far, Kid.  Loving you forever, Mom.