Katy's All Grown Up

You know how we all ask, "where did the time go?" Well, I'm going to ask that right now! Katy is a senior at Amity High School. A senior?? How did this happen? Where did the time go? I have known Katy pretty much her whole life. Her mom and aunts used to babysit me when I was a little girl. The Robinson's and the Kitchin's (this is my maiden name and yes that's Kitchin with an I) lived just a few doors down from one another on 19th street in Northeast Salem. That street is still one of my favorite places on earth. I would meander down to the Robinson's house to play with...well anyone that would entertain me. Tracy, Terri and Tricia. The three Robinson girls with the coolest "big girl" rooms ever. I always wanted to be just like them. As I grew up I would borrow their halloween costumes. Minnie Mouse, and my personal favorite, an authentic North Salem High School cheerleading uniform. I felt so special wearing that I'm surprised I never pursued cheer in high school. Well, Terri's first child is Katy. I remember her as being sweet, engergetic, a good listener and a great little girl. I got to babysit her and her younger brother when I was a teenager. Katy was a nurturer and was not afriad to take charge of any situation. She always looked out for her brother when I was with the two of them. She had this courageous spirit that filled any room she was in. I remember watching her run in circles through her house just like it was yesterday. Where did the time go? Katy has turned out to be a beautiful young woman. I was lucky enough to take her senior photos last weekend and I cannot count how times I would look at her through the lens and say (out loud) "Oh my goodness!" She was literally taking my breath away. I really hope she knows how beautiful she is. Thank you Katy (and aunt Tracy/Tricia) for picking me to take your senior photos. I feel blessed to have shared that time with you. All of you. Enjoy this slideshow of your senior pictures! Hugs, Jessica