All plants grow from the top. Or rather, from the growing tip. Although, sometimes the growing tip is close to ground level I suppose...such as with ferns and some palms, as well as a lot of plants that grow from bulbs/rhizomes. Not this plant, though. The growing tip is right there on the top.

How about a young Jade Plant? Have a look at them on Google Images and see what you think. Your leaves are a bit pale but that could be the light. There are also variegated Jade plants.

portulacaria afra?

A very pale crassula, possibly a variagted jade or P. afra.
P.afra isn't a crassula but can be culitvated nearly the same as one.

Would leave it inside in an equal to African violet sun protected window for the summer with natural air flow.

They are top growers,the lowest leaves are buried in the soil to deep and will eventualy rot causing more problems from the bottom up.

Soil looks to be to heavy in peat moss they prefferance a faster daining soil

Looks like a variegated P. Afra. Does the pot have a drainage hole? The soil looks very rich. If possible add some perlite to increase drainage. If it's not already outside, slowly acclimate it to full sun for the summer. Same applies if it's a Jade.

Definitely a variegated P. Afra. I agree that the soil is way too rich, and will be trouble. These plants prefer good drainage, and plenty of air in the root zone. Peat moss based bagged soils do neither, and are a recipe for disaster. Look into a gritty type mix for long term health. These plants are also much pickier than jades, not tolerating abuse like jades do. They need more water, especially during the summer. Being a sun loving plant, they also resent indoor conditions, unless in a green house or under intense artificial light. They need to be outside as much as possible, in direct sun, but acclimated slowly if previously indoors, as noted above.

Joe