My dear early Valentine, we knew your name before you were born and you have lived up to your bright and spunky moniker. We also gave you the name of your great grandmother, Sarah Jones Brown Smith because, like her, you are elegant, beautiful, creative, much loved and a friend to all. We love you, Mer, and we are so grateful to have your shining presence in our home. Happy year to you! Happy life to you!
p.s. Thanks to my friend, Shauna Robertson, for this INCREDIBLE picture of Markelle--she really captured Markelle's inner beauty!