Eight

Cadence Jewel at 8:

*Has a kind, helpful heart

*Is hilarious and loves to giggle

*Calls herself a tomboy but thinks the word should be tomgirl

*Loves being a Brownie Girl Scout and says she will be one forever

*Is looking forward to being in choir in third grade (the girl can SING)

*Loves her cousins L & J like they are her brothers

*Loves to read, but in spurts

*Takes tender care of her babies, Annie and Reagan

*Still uses the word "have" when "has" should be employed

*Does not want to give birth, but plans to adopt so I can still be a grandmother

*Has an eye for fashion

*Is a true STL Cardinals fan

*Loves going to car shows with her daddy and has specific tastes about the cars she likes

*Asks about the characters in my novel-in-progress regularly

*Is inquisitive and creative and loves to learn

*Can hammer a nail like a pro

*Loves to travel

*IS EVERYTHING I COULD HAVE DREAMED FOR AND MORE

I am one really, really blessed woman to shepherd this child through life and I cannot wait to see how she uses her life to bring joy and love to those around her. It is an honor and privilege to mother her.