Goodness, Regina is Ten Already!

      Today at Pizza Hut for the homeschoolers Book-It monthly lunch (yes, even when I don't have a homeschooler anymore, I still attend some of my favorite functions with the people I love dearly), we all had the opportunity to sing the Birthday Song for Regina as a surprise.  Humble little Regina just looked stunned as she looked around, not thinking for a moment the song was in her honor. She said, "Who's birthday is it?"  We all said, "Yours!"  She was so surprised that we would all sing for her...this child has the most humble of hearts and the most loving personality...and one of my favorite things about my relationship with Regina is that she loves to read, loves books, and I always, always love to hear what she is reading and what she thinks of it all.  Regina is a champion speller and I can always count on her adding lots of pink to my life!  Best of all, Regina, as you can see, gives the BEST hugs in the world.  There is NO ONE who hugs like Regina...she hugs from the bottom of her heart, with all her soul, and by the time she finishes, you are left with tears in your eyes from the sheer joy of just knowing her and being so loved to get such a hug.  She is the sweetest of souls and I can't believe she is ten already...where has that time gone so quickly?  Happy Tenth, Miss Regina...you are a beautiful, beautiful soul and I am so honored to know you...each year you just grow more precious to us all.   Regina:  Queen of Goodness, Beauty, Humility, and Hugs!