Our family life in the tropics. Lots of music, art, gardening, cooking, traveling, ponderings, and joy. Creating memories, traditions
and hopefully some humor. Trying to give back as well.

August 19, 2014

this girl


Is and will always be in my heart.

Happy birthday Skylar!  You are eighteen today!  Wow.  It's amazing how time flies when you are having fun.  It is such a joy and an honor to be your mama.  I have learned so much from you.  You give so much love and kindness to others.  You are a wise person, and a great friend to many.  You have so many talents.  I admire your perseverance. You try hard at things, even if you aren't the best at them.  I love how you fill our house with music.  I love how much laughter you bring to all of us.  I love how you set the bar high for integrity in this family, and are such a great older sister to Annabel and Shawn. Your care for them and lack of competition keeps such a good vibe in our home.  We all love you so much!  And we celebrate you, that you were born into our family, that we get to share a life with you.  I cannot wait to see where your life takes you.  

You made me a mama, and that is the greatest gift of all.