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I've watched Daniella blossom from a timid little 4 year old (when we first moved here) to an energetic and expressive sweet 7 year old. She's made some very nice friends here in the neighborhood that I wanted to document this time in her life. I know how much I value my girlfriends and the friendships that I share... and even though we are a military family and continue to move around - I hope that Dani will also learn to value her friends too. To make GOOD choices in her friends and to also be a GOOD example to them.

Mary & Hailey live across the street from us and Sarah is our next door neighbor. We will surely miss them when we move to Guam. The girls LOVE to play "school", "restaurant" and just act silly! Yesterday I promised the girls that we would go to the park near our pool and take some photos together so they'll always remember their special friendship... here are a few of the snapshots...

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Sarah (9); Hailey (7); Mary (10) & Daniella (7)

While taking these photos - the girls kept commenting on how they felt like "STARS" and how it must feel to be a model! As a mommy of 2 girls - I hope to instill that confidence in my girls so they will always know how special & powerful they are... and how beautiful they should be INSIDE and OUT!