From Trash to Treasure

Earlier this week, I picked up a small pink envelope that had fallen by our back door. It looked very similar to an envelope that Leila had received recently and I thought it was trash. I nearly threw it away. I am so thankful I didn't, otherwise I would not have been able to read these words that brought me to tears.

Dear < > family,
Mia is such an amazing girl! She is smart, beautiful and she's always happy! I have loved being a part of her life and watching her grow so much in such in a short time. She is always so well behaved and would clean up the whole class if I let her. I will always remember how she is so silly when we are in the bathroom. She makes silly noises and dances. I will miss her being my daily hair dresser and making my hair "pretty". Mia is such a miracle and blessing and someday, when we adopt from China, I will think of her and hope that our little girl is just like her! Good luck in all you do!
Love,
Teacher

I have wanted to run into her school and give this woman the biggest hug, but Mia moved into a new classroom and I have not seen this particular teacher this week. And to think, I almost threw this away!! A simple letter, almost thrown in the trash ends up as a treasure.

Oh, my precious, full-of-life little girl. You make my heart smile.

Thank you for sharing your joy with others. Mia helping me garden last week.

OK, I'm totally switching the subject here, but I also wanted to post some pictures of what we've been up to this week. Leila had her first soccer game of the season last night. All of those practices paid off, because all the girls played really well last night.

(Soccer letters created with a photo I took of a soccer ball.)

I love these photos because they totally capture my little girl. I took them earlier in the week, when Mia decided to wear an extra pair of shin guards to Leila's practice. Oh, she was so mad at me when I told her she couldn't practice on the field with the big girls, but as you can see, she got over it. :-)

(I just love these Paint the Moon Boxed In frames at Oscraps. I cannot begin to tell you how many times I have used them.)

I took Mia to my hometown county fair on Tuesday. We ran into some friends who had a rabbit project for 4-H. The girls were so sweet to let Mia pet and brush their cute little bunnies.

(Paper, flowers and brackets by Shabby Princess Carousel Collection.)

Flying high at the county fair. ;-)

Have a great weekend!