Thursday, February 19, 2009

EIGHT is GREAT!!!

A is 8 today!
My how time flies!
We can hardly believe that she is 8. She keeps telling us that she is now halfway to getting a
driver's license. UGH! I hope these next 8 years go by slower.

A, we are so proud of you and the young lady that you are becoming.
Gone are the days of babyness, toddlerhood and "little" girl.
Now, you want to hang out with the grown ups a bit more, and
you do not like for me to show you much affection in public. (This is not fun for Mommy)
However, you do love to snuggle at night every once in a while.
You LOVE reading, softball, playing outside and riding your bike.
You are a perfectionist and like to have things where you like them (you get that from your Mommy). You don't care if your room is clean, but you could spend hours putting your hair up in the perfect ponytail.
You are a great big sister and you love to get a rise out of R and M.
You have taught and are teaching Daddy and I about parenting. Unfortunately, we have to try everything out on you first.

I can only imagine what the next 8 years will bring, but I do know that we love you very much and that will never change. Keep putting Jesus first, love your family and friends with all you have and know that we are so very proud of you!

Happy 8th Birthday, A!

4 comments:

Sprinkles' and Popsicle's Mom said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, A! I remember when you were born! I cannot believe it's been 8 years already! Hope you're parent training mommy and daddy for the lil sis' behind you! :)

Grammy said...

Happy Birthday DiAnna Lee, we love you soooo much!
Grammy and Granddaddy and Magic!

Holly said...

Happy Birthday!!!!!!

The Tennant's said...

Happy Birthday "A" - it seems like yesterday we had you guys at our house in L'ville when she was a baby - remember that! That was before Emma and R were born! Time definitely flies! Hope you have a wonderful birthday! Love, The Tennant's