Our Little Woman is Twelve

Emmeline, our darling little woman, is turning twelve.  She is our book girl through and through and is stout hearted and courageous. She is tender and gentle and was born an old soul.  She has a poet's heart and loves her music and painting. She has a wild imagination and can write stories like no other.  At the same time she is quite down to earth and can keep the home going when needed. She loves adventures and explorations, gardening, archery, biking, boating and quiet time to create paper dolls or pictures.  Emmie is not afraid of hard work and has quite the selfless heart.  She is also a second mother to her siblings, who love her ever so much.  At twelve Emmie remains consistent in her dislike of mushrooms and fish.  She does not like grammar or math too much, but history makes her come alive! She has beautiful blue eyes and long dark hair and enjoys tea and read-alouds in the evening.  She knows her herbs and wild plants and wants to drive the tractor.  She can do an oil change on the van and install wood flooring.  How blessed we are to have had our girlie all of these wonderful years.  She is a delight and a gift and we ask the Lord to bless her and keep her all the days of her life.  May they be many and joyous.