yep....another birthday. perhaps these posts are getting old to some, but when i'm trying to log milestones, this is certainly one of them! so bear with me....two more to go... :)
sweet Layla is nine. she is officially into her last year of single digits. and when flipping through old photos to post there is no shortage of cute ones to pick from. for some reason she seems to have the most! i almost picked the photo of her as a baby wearing angel wings, but then that would be a little too funny for those that really know Layla....Layla is lots of things, but angelic isn't often the characteristic that comes to mind. honestly (because this blog must be honest), she is a paradox of sorts. she is delightfully sweet, and fiercely feisty all on the same day. she is loud and bubbly or she is low and pouty. she is sun and rain, she is salt and pepper, she is hot and cold....you get the idea, right? consistently, thank goodness, there are some pretty spectacular qualities within this daughter of mine (ours). Layla is a thinker and feels deeply when others are hurting. she processes information, asks lots of questions, and prays earnestly for those that suffer. she cares about her faith and wants others to share her trust in Jesus. she asks anyone and everyone if they believe. i wish i had her boldness. it is beautiful to see, and i hope she holds on to this passion. she loves to communicate~ with adults and kids alike. she smiles and laughs lots and is such a little spark plug in this misfit group that is us. keep shining, my Lolita...
these two pictures are at the top of my list....
so, this was Layla's year for a friend party and the sun appeared right on cue. so thankful for that! it was hot and humid and she played with her friends for the afternoon...water balloons in the pool and on the trampoline added a new element of fun.
it's a good thing the cupcakes are all finally consumed~ now i'm back to my healthy breakfast! :) no, i'm not joking...
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