Maddie Grant Photography

This is me on my first day of high school. In two weeks, I turn 16. In my religion and culture of the community, 16 is like a coming-out age. I get to drive and date. It has always seemed so far away..... I never thought I'd make it. I still feel like I should be 12 years old. Here is mini look back on my life, at least the last six years.

The days before I could actually pirouette correctly....

When Erin could pick me up....

When carving a pumpkin was hard..... (actually still is)

When I was barely trusted to hold a baby...

When I didn't have to shave my legs....

When this was normal behavior...

When I had braces....

When I really did look like I was 5 years younger than everyone else...

When I was in elementary...

I can't believe those pictures are the same person! I don't think I can move on! haha.

I loved being young and will probably always act that way. But, the freedom to drive somewhere and possibly go on a date sounds nice too. It is just weird.