Happy Birthday, Shayla!

 Shayla - 6 months old. She used to do this intense head-tilt when flirting with her Dad.

Shayla turned 9 today! My, how she has grown! This is her just a few days old.

What we love about Shayla:

Dad: Shayla is a great friend, very nice and inclusive, an overall great friend to have.

Mom: Shayla has a beautiful smile and a very kind heart. love you!

Ty: I like that Shayla cares for others, plays with those who are sad and feels bad when i get in trouble.

Garrett: I like that Shayla protects me.

Grant: Shayla helps me when I get hurt

Miya: a my dis my dis my dis puppy. (anyone want to take a stab at an interpretation?!!)

 Breakfast in bed

 Crepes with strawberries and chocolate pudding

 Fashion bag to personalize with markers for our crafty girl

 Modeling one of the new shirts Grandma W gave her

 Making a wish--Shayla LOVES donuts, not cake. 

Shayla loves to be dramatic and funny and recently performed in the school production of Cinderella. She was an "adorable pumpkin" and did a fabulous job--can you just feel her enthusiasm?

We love you, Shayla!