oh dear... my last post was in November-ack!
well that is telling as to how these past 10 months have been moving- exponentially fast!
and it is also telling as to the amount of photos I've been taking. the photography definitely ebbs and flows. (and i've been in the ebbing cycle) but how could i resist this image and this smiling face.... just look at this lil' gal- not so little any more. And now in double digits- 10!! *deep sigh*
we celebrated miss a's birthday yesterday along with the first day of school-- a bIg day indeed! she is now a fifth grader- the last year of elementary school, another *deep sigh* i think this might be a year with a lot of *deep sighs* from me as this gal is growing before my eyes. but i digress...
in miss a's classroom there is a special tradition, the birthday student sits in front of the class on the teacher's stool to receive compliments from the other students. craig and i were at school to share in this gem of a moment. the other students said to ally.... "you are fun to play with." "you are kind." "you are nice." "you are a good listener." "you are funny." "you are respectful." "you are a good friend."
and miss a. i would add.... you have a shining spirit, you make our family laugh, your giggle is infectious! i love the freckles on your nose. you are smart, smart, smart especially with math. you are strong inside and out. you love sports and have natural ability but i love that you also still just want to play. and when your brother was really sick - you were a kind, loving n' caring little sister. i'm so proud of you!
you are a gift to our family... we love you so!
happy birthday to our now ten year old miss ally!
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