Marls

Marls is eight today.  The night before her birthday I always tell her the story of her birth, which is quickly followed by Davis's story and Norman's story.  We spent the day exploring.  We found a new zoo, which was fabulous.  We learned about animals and conservation.  We made friends with a llama with a serious underbite.  We got our fingernails painted.  We had dinner with granny.  There are so many wonderful things about this girl.  She makes my momma heart proud.  Bottom line:  this girl is pure magic.  And I am totally biased and smitten.  Here are a couple from her birthday photos.

 OK, really , this is an outtake, but it makes me laugh so I had to share it.  Bad light angle, amongst other things....