maria is six!

happy birthday maria!

maria turns six years old today. i can't believe we've had such an awesome girl in our home for six whole years now. she is an incredible person and such a great helper! i keep telling her, i don't know what i would do without all her help. seriously, i wouldn't survive! she is so cute and fun and talented. she can be very shy, but despite that, she will talk to kids who look like they need a friend. she's a great older sister. she loves to read and reads through books faster than i can buy/borrow them. she likes to play the piano and is learning to read notes on the staff. she likes school and loves to learn. she also loves to dance.

libby giving maria a hug today.

lost her second tooth a few days ago.

she's a wonderful artist. this is a whale.

drawing a sailboat.

we are so lucky to have you in our family. we love you, maria!