HAPPY 11 th BIRTHDAY BABY!!!!

Happy Birthday Sarah! I can not believe that my baby is 11 years old! I remember like it was yesterday the very first time that I kissed your sweet little face. You were so beautiful and squishy and so wide awake!!! I should have known right then how smart you would be. I should have known right then that you would want to know how everything works and why it works. You have been a delight and a joy from the very beginning. I love your ability to be kind to everyone and that you look out for and take in 'the underdog' as your friends at school. I love that you are always so thoughtful of your sister and brother. I love that when you go on a field trip or somewhere fun without them you always spend the money that you took on something for them so that they don't feel bad. I love that you try so hard to help me with everything and that you say 'Yes mom' when I ask you to do something... even if you don't want to do it. I love your bright blue eyes that light up when you smile and that big happy grin that seems to be on your face all of the time. I love that you have your own sense of style but still ask for my opinion on how things look. I love that when you earn allowance you want to help pay bills or buy groceries with it. I love that you sing and hum and dance all of the time- even when you are supposed to be going to sleep. I love that you like your Sunday school class and that you come home and tell me all of the things that you learn. I LOVE that you are constantly reading and learning- although I wish you would pull your nose out of the books and get your chores done! I love that you always seem to be having fun- no matter what you are doing. I love that you are constantly thinking of others and willing to give all that you have to help. You have always been a better person than your mother and I am so grateful for the example that you set for me. I love you baby and hope you know that I have loved you every minute of every day since I found out you were coming to be a part of my family. I will love you always and I am so proud of you!!!! Happy Birthday!