Spur of the moment memories....

I like to plan, yes...I know- normally it goes NOTHING like I plan it, but I still like to try. Yesterday we took our time waking up and getting dressed. By the time we all had our showers, etc. it was nearing 1:00 in the afternoon. Halie and I were bored, so we decided we would straighten her hair. She is ALWAYS begging me to, but I rarely give in because I love her curls so much. That curly hair matches her witty and unique personality.


What do we get when we straighten her hair? THIS vvvvvvvvv a completely different little lady- well, she looks different anyway. :)

So....spur of the moment, we decided we were going to do a fun little photoshoot, so I can begin filling the picture frames on our walls with pictures that are not 3 or more years old.

Only, as soon as we stepped out the door- it started to sprinkle. We both decided that it would be ok- we would just have to hurry....and she reminded me that neither of us are made of sugar (you didn't know?) and we won't melt. 

One of the things I love about Halie is her love of books. She is a reader and a very good one at that. It makes my heart smile to see her love it so much, because I am a reader. I love to read, I love to write, I love English, I love letters lol....you get it. So, it makes me happy that she has one of the same loves as me. 

Look at that smile. I am telling you, if a smile could ever really brighten a room- it would be this one. Halie, you have such a genuine smile. I love, love, love it when you SMILE. I hope you know the power of a smile, and how much better it can make your days...and others too!

I had to take this picture, because all I could think about while you were climbing up there was "Oh my goodness, the places these perfect little feet are going to take my little girl." You are in control of where you go. Your heart will want your feet to take you places and your head will scream NO! and there will be times that in your mind you will feel you should take a certain path, but your heart tells you no. Always listen to both and weigh your options. You don't have to hurry- wherever you go. Take your time, stop and take in the view and enjoy EVERY moment, because they are so precious- and once they are gone...they never come back.

The world is yours. You are beyond capable of anything your heart desires. I am beyond proud of the little lady you are and the young woman you are becoming. I love you!