of all the millions of pics i've ever taken...

these are some of my favorites EVER.
there is just something about hadley...

maybe it was the clothes or the lighting or the beautiful scenery or the colors or the sky.
or maybe it's that serious face she has. the one that reminds me of my ayla.
that serious face...just taking it all in. soaking up every word. every action. every thing.


or maybe it was the challenge of trying to get her to smile.
because once her serious facade falls away, she has the best smile.
the best giggle.
pure joy that bubbles up from deep inside her.
genuine.


she would never give you an obligatory smile.
nope.
when she smiles it's the real deal.
she means it.
see....you can just tell. that's for real...

and it just makes me want to squeeze her.
i can see so much of ayla in her.
so i'm already saying lots of prayers for lisa and tony.
lots.
and hoping they can give me some advice on how to deal with these girls.

go ahead.
tell me you don't just want to take her home.
try.
i won't believe you.