Happy Birthday Katrena...

My Dear Sweet Katrena - It is so hard for me to believe that my beautiful, precious girl is 9 years old!!! I remember the day you were born like it was yesterday. It was one of the most amazing and terrifying days of my life. I didn't know that you could instantly love something, or someone so much, but I did. From the moment I saw you face and heard you cry, my heart was yours. I would have done anything in the world for you, and still would.

You are a very special lady and you make me very proud to be your mom. Here is a list of 9 things I love about you or that you did this last year that make me very proud:

1. I was so proud of you and your decision to be baptized, you looked so beautiful all dressed in white. I loved being in the dressing room with you after wards just the two of us and being able to talk about what had just happened.

2. You're a wonderful big sister, always willing to teach Ava new things. I know its tough sometimes, but she looks up to you so much and you are awesome with her.

3. What a brave and talented girl you turned out to be. Trying out for the talent show and performing in front of all those people and doing such an awesome job.

4. I love it when you sing, you have such a beautiful voice.

5. You're so compassionate towards others always worried about others feelings and always so willing to help all the little ones that are around. You will make a great mom someday.

6. You're a friend to everyone! It doesn't matter if they are 90 or 1, you're their friend and they love you.

7. You're always so willing to help others (well maybe not mom and dad so much :)) No matter where we are, church, school or someone's home; if they are trying to pick up or do something you're willing to jump right in and help.

8. My little artist, you love it all. I love watching you create, whether its paint, clay, sewing, drawing, or dance.

9. My little chatty cathy-you always have so much to say and so many stories to tell. Please don't stop sharing them with me. I love to hear all that you have to say, even when you think I am to busy, know that I am never to busy for you. I hope you will always consider me not only as mom, but as a friend too.

Thank you for being the special girl you are, our family would not be complete with out you.

Love,
Mama

P.S. Thanks for loving to watch old movies and snuggling with me too!