Grace!

Isn't Grace a bright-eyed beauty? Don't those eyes sparkle with joy and energy and a love of life?!!!!

Grace is my sweet great-niece who is celebrating her birthday on November 24.

It makes me sad to realize that I haven't seen Grace since she was a baby -- and I think she's turning 8 this year!

Her mom tells wonderful stories about her in her Christmas letters, though, so I know Grace doesn't enjoy traveling and that she loves spending time with her grandfather.

Happy, happy birthday, Grace!