08/14/2026
16 years ago, you made me a mom. 🥹💗
They tell you it goes fast, but I’m not sure you really understand just how fast until your baby girl turns 16.
Sixteen years ago, I went into labour on a wild, full-moon Friday the 13th. After a very long 24 hours, our first precious baby arrived on August 14th, 2010.
We didn’t know what we were having, and I had completely convinced myself it was a boy. So when the doctor announced, “It’s a girl!” I was in total disbelief — and absolutely over the moon. 💕
And now here we are… SIXTEEN.
Chloe, I am so incredibly proud of the young woman you’ve become. You’re hardworking, determined, smart, an amazing friend and role model to your brother, and truly the best daughter I could ever ask for.
I can’t wait to see where life takes you — although I’m still wrapping my head around the fact that very soon, it’ll be taking you behind the wheel of a car. 😂
Happy Sweet 16 to my beautiful baby girl. Yes, I’m still calling you that forever. 💗
And of course, we had to continue our yearly birthday photo tradition. 📷
I shared a little more about Chloe, these birthday portraits and why photographing these milestones means so much to me on the blog.
Read the full story at portraitsbykendra.ca/blog — link in bio.
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