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December 02, 2007
My little girl turns eight today. Eight. I know I said this last year, but time goes so fast. Already? Wow. It went by in a flash. But then again, the last eight years have been packed full of so much goodness that I can't imagine life without her. She is large-hearted, kind, compassionate and friendly. She is sweet to her sister and polite to adults. Well, most of the time. She is a picky eater and definitely opinionated about her clothes. She's extremely creative and, at times, a little too hard on herself. That's okay. I am proud of her and the person she is becoming. Seven was good. But eight...I think eight is great.
Happy Birthday Jane.
Eight is great. Happy Birthday. I hope you do something special together today. The years fly by so quickly. Enjoy each day.
Posted by: Marcia | December 02, 2007 at 10:27 AM
Oh my gosh, 8! What a big girl! Happy birthday to Jane! (And those gingerbread houses are great too!)
Posted by: Amanda | December 02, 2007 at 10:32 AM
Happy Birthday sweet Jane!
Posted by: connie l | December 02, 2007 at 10:42 AM
Happy birthday lovely girl!
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | December 02, 2007 at 10:45 AM
*sigh* They grow too quickly. Enjoy eight!
Posted by: Beth Novak | December 02, 2007 at 11:21 AM
Happy Birthday Jane!!
Posted by: Courtney | December 02, 2007 at 11:24 AM
Happy Birthday Jane!
(She looks like she's enjoying 8 pretty well already!)
Posted by: sara | December 02, 2007 at 11:35 AM
Oh, 8th Happy Birthday, Jane!
What a GORGEOUS child!
You must be SO proud!
Posted by: Nancy | December 02, 2007 at 11:57 AM
Hapde Burfday Jane!
Posted by: Sarah | December 02, 2007 at 12:51 PM
Happy Birthday Jane!
Posted by: kathryn | December 02, 2007 at 01:20 PM
Happy Birthday, Jane!!
Posted by: amyehodge | December 02, 2007 at 03:36 PM
And not to mention beautiful! I love that dark hair and blue eyes combination.
(Of course all the things you mentioned far outweigh aesthetics, but you know, being gorgeous to boot doesn't hurt now, does it)
Posted by: Allison | December 02, 2007 at 04:10 PM
"Eight is great." I like that, my lil darlin' isn't even 8 months yet but i can hardly believe i`ve been a mother for 4!
Anyway, it sounds like your daughter is growin to be quite the young lady in addition to having such a sweet lil face! :]
Hope we can be blog friends, I like reading about other ppls adventures with motherhood and I certianly admire your craftiness!
--Kimma
Posted by: Kim | December 02, 2007 at 05:33 PM
beautiful girl. eight is a big year. i'm sure it'll be great.
Posted by: kirsten | December 02, 2007 at 05:36 PM
You forgot BEAUTIFUL! Wow... those eyes. Happy Birthday, Jane!
Posted by: Liz | December 02, 2007 at 06:34 PM
my jane sends your jane happy birthday wishes.
xoxo
Posted by: meg | December 02, 2007 at 07:35 PM
what a gorgeous girl! many happy birthday wishes to her!
Posted by: Toni | December 02, 2007 at 07:54 PM
yep...if we could only slow down time.
happy birthday jane!
Posted by: leslie | December 02, 2007 at 08:31 PM
Wow, eight! Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Mama Urchin | December 02, 2007 at 09:07 PM
happy birthday, Jane. what a sweet photo of your girl.
Posted by: amandajean | December 02, 2007 at 10:02 PM
Happy Birthday gorgeous Jane - 8 was my Mother's very favourite age! My biggest girl is also nearly 8 and as she was born on the 29 Feb she actually gets a Birthday next year!
Posted by: Louise | December 02, 2007 at 10:12 PM
I hope 8 is a wonderful year for you Jane. Happy birthday!!
Posted by: erin s | December 02, 2007 at 10:59 PM
happy birthday jane!!!!
those gingerbread houses sure do look like fun!
Posted by: aprill | December 03, 2007 at 07:23 AM
Happy Birthday to your sweet girl!
Posted by: beki | December 03, 2007 at 10:34 AM
Eight looks like a pretty great companion age. Happy Birthday Jane!
Posted by: Rachel | December 03, 2007 at 11:23 AM
Happy Birthday Jane. When Josh turned eight he received a birthday card that said, "Seven is Heaven, but Eight is Great!". So true, and Nine will be Fine...
Posted by: Anina | December 03, 2007 at 11:53 AM
Happy Birthday Jane (belated a little). Emma became so much more grown up at 8 than a 7. Isn't there a child theory that developmentally things happen big in 7 year increments? I don't know, but 8 was a fantastic age for Emma and me. Its gonna be good.
Posted by: blair | December 03, 2007 at 05:25 PM
a big belated happy birthday to miss jane.
Posted by: leslie | December 03, 2007 at 06:48 PM
Happy (belated) Birthday to Jane! She sounds very much like my own daughter who is 9.
Posted by: Amber | December 04, 2007 at 09:01 PM
Oh my, am I ever behind on my blog-reading! I missed Jane's birthday. Well, it looks like it was a good one for a sweet girl.
And I love the new banner!
Posted by: amy h | December 05, 2007 at 11:23 AM
I haven't been by in so long, Erin! I'm so sorry I missed this! (We've been sick, sick, sick over here).
Anyway, Happy belated Birthday to adorable Jane. Eight sounds extremely great!
Posted by: Grace | December 07, 2007 at 11:46 AM