Lightening locks

Madeline was born with an unruly whorl of dark hair and slate-gray eyes. In a world of bald babies, Madeline often draws notice for her thick locks, and while her eyes have become deep blue like her mother's, her hair has remained dark.

We expected that her hair would lighten over time. After all, both her parents were flaxen-haired toddlers. It's not uncommon for babies born with very dark hair to lose that hair in the first months and become brunette or even blonde within the first year.

But Madeline hasn't lost her baby hair - it's just getting longer and thicker. And recently, especially in certain light, it appears that her hair is also lightening, taking on an auburn tint. Will she eventually be blonde? Only time will tell.