Happy Birthday Anna!

Two Years Ago Today...

...we were headed to the hospital to have, what I thought was, another baby boy. I didn't realize how much my heart longed for a daughter until the doctor said the words, 'It's a girl!' Since that time, your daddy and I have learned that we didn't know as much about parenting as we thought. ;o)

What joy you have added to our home!!

You enjoy making people laugh with your silly faces. You are fearless, strong, and stubborn--so different than your brother. You seem to be a thinker, who only talks when necessary. You love your babies and spend most of your day nurturing and caring for them. When not playing babies you find joy in emptying drawers, unrolling toilet paper, dumping toys and ripping books--sigh. If anyone around you is upset, you get very disturbed and want to comfort them (including fit throwing children in Walmart). You are a Daddy's girl through and through--asking daily, "Daddy?" until I explain that he is at work. Starches are the only food group that you will eat--stinker! Like your mother, you are an animal lover. You are a go-er--running to find your shoes if you think there is a chance that someone might be leaving. Your favorite song is 'Itsy Bitsy Spider' requested over and over with the word, 'Pide." Thus far, in your short life, Kellen is your best friend--the one you laugh with, irritate, and imitate.

We look forward to . . .

Seeing you grow up never knowing a day apart from our Savior! Watching how God works in your life through your nurturing, strong personality.

Our prayer for you is . . .

Strength and dignity are her clothing,
and she laughs at the time to come.
She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.

Proverbs 31:25-26

We love you Anna Elizabeth!

Happy 2nd Birthday!