This girl of ours. This girl who is not at all like anyone else. Who can be hard to understand and easy to misunderstand. With a heart as large and soft, as deep and sweet as any I have ever encountered; with a dark streak of stubborn temper to flash with her bright eyes and head of curls; with such a real sense of who she is and what is important; this girl who has always been nothing more or less than Herself. She amazes us. We are honoured to know her as well as we do-- it has been one of the greatest bounties in our lives.
Our Bella. I wish I had the words for the beauty that is you.
Beautiful pictures and words. Beautiful girl!
Posted by: Sue | 17 August 2012 at 09:08
Happy Birthday, Bella! It is a pleasure watching you grow up. I hope your day was happy.
Posted by: Betsy | 17 August 2012 at 19:16
Happy, Happy!
Posted by: allison | 18 August 2012 at 01:52
I have read your blog for a long time and it has been incredible to watch as your kids have grown and to see the people the are becoming. Best if wishes!
Posted by: Robyn | 18 August 2012 at 03:20
So wonderfully written. Happy Birthday Bella!
She is lovely. I can't believe how old she is.
Posted by: Angela | 19 August 2012 at 04:21
I was going to say like Robyn here above...and like Angela, I can't believe your Bella is 12 !
I'm a little too late for birthday wishes, but simply hoping this is going to be a beautiful new year of her life x
Posted by: un arc en ciel dans le lavabo | 25 September 2012 at 15:36