Audra is 13!

12,  11.5, 11, 10 and a HALF, TEN, Nine and a HALF, Nine, Eight and a HALF,   Eight,Seven and a HALF, Seven ,Six and a half, Six ,Five, 4 1/2,  Here's 4 , 3 1/2, 3 years, 2 1/2 years, 2 years 18 months,  12 months,  9 months?  6 months?  3 months?  Just being born 

Happy 13th Birthday, Audra! 

There is nothing you love more than animals.  All the furry ones especially so you can groom them.  You are always gentle with animals, take consistent care of them, notice if there's something wrong, do the hard things, do the medical care and take time to communicate with them. You volunteer at the cat shelter and you've even been doing some animal care for pay. 

You've been working on gaining more responsibilities, specifically taking Stop the Bleed and CPR as well as a 2nd babysitting course.  You volunteered for 2 VBS programs and were responsible for being a 1:1 for a girl with special needs.  You are good at caring for others. 

As always, you go big or go home. You've been doing less crafting lately, but you are super focused on organizing your room. You have been working so hard, it's looking so much better. 

You're new interest is skin and hair care.  You have all the products and really do a nice job finding what works best for not only you, but your sister too. 

You have lots of happy folks with your baking habits...dog treats, cat treats and cookie treats for your dad! I think you'd be tickled pink if meals were just fresh fruit and veggies..with a potato. 

Your most calming activity is an audio book on your own and I'm so proud of you for setting that up on your own regularly.  I know everyday is so very hard for you, but you work so hard doing what you can to keep a moving.  I love you and am proud of all your efforts.

Love, Mom