Monday, July 26, 2010

Happy Birthday, Sweet Juliet!

Today my daughter turned 10, so I feel like I get to brag on her a bit. She deserves it! Juliet is an adventurer, a prolific creator, a straight-A student, and a kind and thoughtful daughter/sister/friend. It’s late at night and I’m running out of words, so let me show you in photos why I love this little girl so much.

I love this photo of Juliet on a ferry to Orcas Island because it captures her zest for travel and adventure—she is always up for anything and finds as much pleasure in packing for a trip as I do!


I love this photo of her in the front row of my Portland Borders reading/signing because of how proud and happy she looks. She has been one of my biggest supporters!


I love that dragonflies and butterflies always land on Juliet, and then have a hard time flying away. She has an intrinsic flowery scent that these beauties love.


I love that she genuinely adores her little brother and she’s not too cool to play with him when he gets crazy.


I love that she can enjoy quiet moments, like sitting on the porch with tea.


But most of all, I love her because she is all mine.

How lucky I am to have caught this soul in my belly ten years ago!

7 comments:

Jennie Englund said...

Christy, that is incredibly lovely!

The pictures capture your sweet girl perfectly.

Juliet is magic.

Happiest birthday!

Anonymous said...

OK, I'm crying! Thank you for giving us a loving and very special granddaughter, and you are a loving and special mom!
Grammy and Grandpa

Stephanie P. said...

Well said, Christy! I remember her in your belly during that summer 10 years ago. She's certainly grown into a beautiful young lady! May she have a wonderful birthday!

Steph

Anonymous said...

What lovely pictures and sentiments, for a lovely gal. Christy, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree! I remember you when you were 10.....

Love, Carole

Little Ms J said...

It is so telling that butterflies land on her... maybe it is her scent, maybe her soul. I used to be so jealous of how animals always seemed to gravitate to my sister, sense her spirit. It says a lot about a person and your little person seems to be pretty amazing.

Happy Birthday, Juliet!

Hardygirl said...

Love this!! Happy birthday, Juliet!

sf

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday Juliet!