Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Happy Birthday, Alyssa!!!

Our Alyssa turned 12 on March 5th. She is such a beautiful girl, inside and out. I love that she is happy, helpful, faithful, kind, and a friend to everyone. I am very blessed to have such a wonderful daughter.

I am not a very "gushy" person, but for some reason as I wrote this post I got a little mushy over my sweet Alyssa. I really am so proud of her.


Growing a crystal garden for Science class


Wearing my old cheerleading outfit


She's always smiling


In her baptism dress


She loves to have fun


I love her curly hair


Wearing Papa's hat


So beautiful


Paul holding her for the first time


This is the first time that I held my baby girl. I remember the feelings of amazement and gratitude to my Heavenly Father. He gave us such a perfect and beautiful gift. I felt humbled and yet so happy and excited.

4 comments:

Corless Family said...

Happy Birtday!!!! The card will be in the mail! It seems like when they turn 12 I'm surprised at how fast time has gone! Can you believe she will be old enough to date and drive in 4 years!!! WOW!

Rachel said...

Drive??!!!! Are you trying to send me to an early grave. I'm having a hard enough time dealing with the fact that she's 12. Just kidding, the years sure have flown by.

Berly said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I AM SOOOO EXCITED TO BE WORKING WITH HER IN YOUNG WOMEN.!!!

Robin said...

What? YOu are totally a gushy person!

I am excited that she is going to camp with me!