I am so far behind in blogging but wanted to catch up on some memories that I know I will regret not recording.

On October 21, 2013 my only little girl turned 8 years old.  We had a nice party for her at home, we invited family and she was blessed with many great gifts.  A little girl’s presents are so different than little boy ones.  Art supplies, jewelry, clothes, shoes and a new bedspread…all made her feel so joyful and loved.

She is growing so fast.  I know people always say that but she is physically tall and thin and her hair is getting longer.  She had her ears pierced last year and we had a terrible time getting them to heal until we realized she needed to wear solid gold or they would just keep getting infected.  I teased her about being high maintenance, in fact, I’ve always really said that about her but the reality is she often complains less than the boys. She is first to take initiative with chores and other areas where she sees something needs to be done.

I am trying to treasure this time.  She still has her “bunny” that has been with her since she was 6 weeks old.  She bites her nails and cries easily if her feelings are hurt. She loves her brothers and her Daddy and I so much and she will cuddle with us anytime she can. She is a diligent worker. She is starting to want to call family and her best friend on the phone.  She likes putting on her “smell good” lotion and making sure her clothes match.  She’s growing up…but she will still roll down a grassy hill and play good guys and bad guys outside, getting dirtier than anyone else.

She is so precious to me and I am thankful to God for every day that I have with her.