Feb 4th !!! It's MANDY'S BIRTHDAY!!!!

Oh my precious little girl, what a great gift you are to me. What an adventure we have had thus far, and by the way, I HAVE LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT TOO!

I can't believe you are 7 years old today!

I am going to be very truthful tonight, I planned to have you. I wanted you for almost 2 years before I was able to carry you. During those 9 months, I was more fiery than I ever have been in my entire life. I was determined. I was honest. I didn't have time for silly games from anyone. Most important, I knew that I could achieve anything I wanted. I know now that those qualities were from you. I see your loving face and I know that you will be, i pray, exactly what God wants you to be.

Psalm 139:14
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

I praise Him for letting me have the great honor of being your mom.

Now a little bit for the readers...

My Ms. Mandy is very, very artistic. She loves to sculpt with modeling clay and spends hours drawing. I love to listen to her play with her toys. With boys, you hear the crashes and motors and bang em ups, but with my wonderful little lady, I hear her impressions of life and how it is suppose to be. Mandy is also very passionate. If she loves, then you are loved. She has always been very mothering... which is something she has taught me a lot about. She is a hugger, but not to hard! Her love of any animals and insects are amazing. Oh boy, and SHE CAN RIDE THAT DIRT BIKE WITH THE BEST OF THEM BOYS!!!!!She is my heart.

I never did teach Mandy to count. One day, Dylan and I was riding around, and Mandy counted to 20... He looks at me and asks, "did you teach her that?" Of course I had to respond, "NO!!!" Mandy is a self taught person. If she wants it, its hers! lol!

I love you baby girl, you seek God, and everything else will follow. Dream big! Expect the best! Do NOT BE SO DANG HARD OF YOURSELF! Mistakes are a great thing, they help us know what not to do next time. and PS, everyone makes mistakes.

Love much, Laugh, and DANCE LIKE NO ONES LOOKING!

You and God CAN DO ANYTHING!