Marina Grace at 3 Years + 11 Months

Marina and I had a little impromptu photo shoot this week. I love these snaps so much because they capture her silly spirit so perfectly. She really is such a goof ball and it cracks me up. I know that I say it a lot, but she is so different than me. My entire life I have looked at outgoing people in awe. I cannot imagine having the natural inclination to be loud in front of large groups of people, to be silly without reservation, to (heaven forbid) draw attention to myself. And now, here is my daughter, she does all of those things effortlessly. I find it such a privilege to be raising such a sweet, rambunctious little soul — and, my, such a learning experience!

Keep shining, my little star, shine bright.