After Julia leaves for college (did I really just type that?), Mary Alice will be surrounded by brothers. I’m guessing our family will take on a different tone. From piano serenades after dinner, to a little more rough and tumble.

The good news, is Mary Alice will be just fine. She loves her princess shoes and her makeup brushes from cousin Lily, but she is having a blast keeping up with her brothers.

Thankfully, they really like her, too! Most days you can hear her calling after them, ‘wait for me!’ as they turn around to see where she is.

She may have a bouncing curls, an irresistible smile, and adorable dresses, but she loves getting dirt under her nails. This is gonna be fun.