Birthday Girl!

I can't believe how fast time has gone!!  Just yesterday I was holding you in my arms and now you are officially a Young Woman!  12 is such a special time in your life in so many ways.  Your birthday fell on Sunday and the Bishop called you up to present you with your Certificate of Advancement into Young Women's from Primary.  There are so many fun adventures you will have over the next few years.  I encourage you to listen to your heart and the Spirit that you may always be guided by truth and light and continue to be such a sweet example to your family and friends.  May you look back on these years with joy and learning, knowing that you are a Special Daughter of God!

It has been a while since we have had a family picture taken!

You wanted Shephard's Pie for your Birthday dinner... looks yummy!

You have been waiting for a long time to have your pumpkin pie so we decided to have it as your "birthday cake".  Fun to start new traditions!!  But I wasn't fast enough in taking the picture when you blew out your candles!!

Your daddy had fun catching this for you at the Hockey Game!!!

Don't look too happy there Rae!!  But you did enjoy your gifts!!

You are such a beautiful young lady!!  WE love you soooo much and hope that your day was a special one!  We are so blessed to have you as our daughter!!!