My daughter Mia is almost 7 years old. 7 years old! She is so beautiful with her toothy smile and unruly blond hair with the perfect ringlets spiraling down like waves. She is fiercely independent but still needs her Mommy (sometimes) to lightly tickle her arm while she falls asleep. I wish the most wonderful life for her and I will love her always.

We went into a little photo booth at the mall and Mia really went crazy. I remember a couple of pictures I had taken with my Dad at around her age. The pictures are very special to me since he passed away when I was a teenager.

A quick snapshot in time.

Those sweet moments pass so quickly.

Savor each one.