Meggie Turns Eleven!!

We were . . . jumping for joy

11 years ago when Megan Elizabeth joined our family. She was such a beautiful little blonde haired, blue eyed beauty. And, she came with a big personality which has entertained and delighted us ever since!
Megan has always been very creative and artisitic. She thinks outside the box and does her own thing. This year, on hat day at the middle school, she wore a foam cowboy hat with a crow stuck to the top of it. I was so proud of her for wearing it - I never would have dared, but she walked proudly to school wearing it - and all the other kids loved it!


Megan has a very tender spot in her heart for animals. I am always amazed at her confidence around unfamiliar animals . . . and how well the animals respond to her. Horses are her lucky favorite, and she's a natural with them. I hope one day she will be able to have her own horse.


She was a fearless swimmer right from the start. She would leap into the pool whether I was ready to catch her or not. I finally insisted on the float so I didn't have a heart attack everytime we were near the pool.

She is a good helper . . . and often sang "Sing, Sweet Nightingale" from Cinderella while helping at this age! So cute!

Yep! She's a daddy's girl. She's always had a special bond with Darin. I love watching them together. She'll still climb up on his lap and have cuddling and talking time with him.

Megan is a very kind and thoughtful person. She feels deeply and wants to help others. She is generous and compassionate - especially to those less fortunate than herself. A trip into Philadelphia with her will show you what I mean.

I always love being outside with Megan. She loves, respects, and appreciates nature. She can spend an entire day at Longwood Gardens with me, or marvel at the huge fungi we find in the forest, or gather small shells and water animals in the tide. She has a natural curiosity and fascination with all things nature that is contagious. Megan, I love you! I am so glad you are my daughter! You are a truly beautiful girl - both inside and out! Happy 11th Birthday!