Sunday, January 4, 2009

HaPPy BirTHdaY my SWeeT GIrl

January 3, 1998, 4:30 pm came into our lives our very sweet oldest daughter. After a long 16 hours of labor she finally arrived! Born in Salt Lake City weighing in at 7 lbs 14 oz and 21" long with all BLACK hair. During delivery, the forceps knicked her eye and she scratched her cheek - so there was no mistaking our little bundle of joy. She truly had gone through the wringer to get here!


Her passions have been soccer, volleyball, swimming, being THE Princess, and Supreme Ruler of her Kingdom (our home). She loves art, reading, science and mysteries. She loves little children and is excited to be able to babysit in one more year, and join the YW program. She is starting to develop a talent for singing as she joined me in the church choir recently.


Lys is very responsible and at times way too serious for a little girl, but I suppose that comes from her very mature little spirit - who has waited long to come to the earth. She is my joy and I love watching her grow and become a beautiful young lady. Words can never express my love for her and all she has taught me. I look forward to everyday with her and love when she shares her love with me. Happy Birthday Sweetheart - love, mom!


2003 - age 5


2004 - age 6


2005 - age 7








2006 Age 8


2007 age 9


2008 age 10





2009 - Age 11

4 comments:

Laurie said...

Ah, Wendi that was such a sweet post about an absolutely darling girl. I love Lys. She is such a great example and yes, very grown-up! She helps me, too. I can always count on Lys to help with the little kids...and Zach. And, by the way she is looking more and more like her beautiful mama!

The Little's said...

Alyssa is too cute! I'll I can say is lock her up and throw away the key!!!!!!

Fenton Family said...

Happy birthday Alyssa! We love you. Your post totally got me teared up Wendi. It's hard to see them grow up. I remember that full dark head of hair she had. She was such a pretty baby, and now a beautiful 11 year old!

Kim said...

Happy Birthday Alyssa! I hope you know how loved you are! Not only by your family but ours too!

What a great tribute to Lys! It made her favorite aunt (no not Camille) cry! I can't believe she'll be in YW in a year!