Happy birthday to the number one girl

Eight. So old and so young. This one knows how to love like no other and also push buttons. She is fiercely independent but so sensitive. She is loved by so many and admired by me. She is an old soul in a world of newbies. She is loyal to the end for anyone in her circle. She loves all kids smaller than she is and she loves Jack best of all. She wanted a paint party for her birthday and decided that instead of gifts, she would ask for donations to give to charity. She took the money in herself and didn't want a story about her desire to give to the Children through Goodfellows. Her name was noticed by her principal and she was mentioned in her school news for this great deed. That pleased her more than anything. Her hear has been filled with unknowns and she has surpassed all goals she set. She is a hard worker and I love her very much.

We were able to have a mason family pizza party birthday for her once we were out for break. She loves having her cousins over to play and we don't do it enough. They usually go to Mimi and Papaw's to play.

Happy birthday, sunshine. Keep painting. We need more like you.