Every year I'm surprised and shocked that our kids keep getting older...this year is no exception.
Marie turned 8!
As I was looking back through pictures of her growing up, I couldn't help but notice her sweet smile in nearly every picture. She has always been such a happy girl and I pray she continues to be that happy in life.
Recently I was able to spend some alone time with her. You cannot replace one-on-one time with your kids and as she gets older I realize this is going to get more difficult.
We talked about everything we could - school, friends, God, college, hairstyles, her brothers, music, movies, her future plans as a farmer and singer, and we tried to make up our own 'knock knock' jokes.
What I learned during our time is that she is a beautiful, smart, and hilarious girl who loves to be silly, is tender-hearted, and is constantly one step ahead of me. She always knows when something is bothering me and her insight is well beyond her years. Her spirit is determined, but only when it is her path and her idea...this has been our Marie for as long as we've known her.
I also was able to spend time with Marie and a few of her friends at Arnold's Park for her birthday party. I loved watching how she was so caring and attentive to her friends. As she gets older, friendships are at times hard and I pray she can always find friends who accept her for exactly who she is. Having a best friend who always has your back is such a blessing.
At age 8, her favorite animal continues to be a horse, but she says that it's almost a tie with a dog.
Her favorite color is purple.
She loves sports, especially soccer.
Marie is showing great responsibility with her calf, Spot, this summer. She also is so very helpful with her brothers and our dogs.
Her goal is to be a farmer and singer.
In the fall she will enter 2nd grade.
Marie, we love you so very much and we are so thankful God chose us as your parents.
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