Lola celebrated her golden 8th birthday on the 8th.

This girl burst into our world on her own schedule eight years ago and she has been a shining light since that day.

She continues to be one of the most positive people I have ever known.

She manages to find the good in almost everything.

She is a loyal friend.

She is a loving sister.

She is a helpful and caring daughter.

She loves gymnastics, drawing, writing, notebooks, pencils, people, puppies, and pigs.

She makes my heart happy.

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I asked her some questions to get a feel for how SHE feels at eight.

• favorite color: teal and shrimp
• favorite toy: ipod
• favorite t.v. show: jessie and raven’s home
• favorite game: minecraft and hide & seek
• favorite snack: extra cheddar goldfish
• favorite animal: pig
• favorite holiday: thanksgiving and christmas
• favorite book: junie b. jones and ivy and bean
• favorite song: no place like you and take the world by storm
• what do you take to bed: puppy and sleep mask
• favorite food: steak
• favorite thing to do outside: climb on ninja line/slack line
• what do you want to be when you grow up: wildlife photographer or teacher
• what are you most grateful for: my family and friends
• favorite part of the day: being on my ipod
• what makes you happy: hanging out with family and piggies
• what are you scared of: the dark and spiders
• what makes you special: my positive attitude