We were camping at Redlodge and I captured this photo. Abbie hero really is her Father. How preious it that!!

Karissa 18th Birthday!!!

Today is Feb 18th and my sweet daughter is 18 years old. I've had nothing but 18 years of joy and happiness with her!!!! Her contagious smile and warm hugs warm my heart everyday. I fixed her a special breakfast and her gratitude was beyond belief!!! Karissa is such a joy in our lives. I took balloons to school and decorated her locker. Sarah and Daniel sent her Gerber Daises and Ty and Janene called. Barry and Jeannie and their children all called and sang on Speaker Phone!!!. Girls from the Basketball team brought her flowers and balloons, Sister Carter and Paige Perks brought her jewelry and balloons and the girls from Brad’s college ward brought her cookies and our Home Teacher came to see her. Everyone Loves Her!! She really wanted the set of Harry Potter Books. (she got them) She is a Harry Potter Fan.For her family party tonight Rae Rae ,Cindy and Darcie were all here. Her heart is so pure. She always enjoy the simple things in life. She wanted Prince and the Frog band aids, that's so Karissa.
The lord has blessed our home with a very special spirit and we are so thankful. We Remember when she was six and we were told she would never read, write or graduate and she has more than surpassed all of those things. We have always believed in her and been very supportive of her. A couple of months ago she had the opportunity of being in the School play “Music Man “ I will never forget how wonderful she did , It was hard because of the late night practices and it took a toll on her epilepsy, but she DID IT. And with much Pride!!! I went to every performance and cried at every one.!!!!
Last Sat night was the Valentine Dance and she went with Lance Munns. She looked like a Princess in her Beautiful red dress. We had her hair done and I fixed dinner for the entire group.!!! She was on cloud nine. Oh what an Angel!!!!! I am so blessed to have her for a daughter , YEP 18 years of delight!! I love her so much!!! She is our everyday Angel!!