Happy 21st Birthday Kayla!

Yesterday was Kayla's Birthday... WOW! 21. Where did the time go?? Just a few days ago, Kayla was that 9lb 10oz baby with huge blue eyes and beautiful red hair. I am so grateful for the time I have had to be Kayla's mom. I just wish it hadn't gone by so fast!

I thought I would share my top 10 reasons I love Kayla.

1. Kayla is kind and compassionate. To everyone.


2. She plays the piano beautifully and is always willing to share her talent.


3. Kayla is a wonderful example to everyone she is around.


4. She is always willing to help. (run errands, pick up the kids, cook, clean etc. Everything except the bedroom. That one she complains about for days before doing it)


5. Kayla is beautiful. Inside and out.


6. She lives what she believes. Every day.


7. Kayla tries not to complain about my bad jokes and not so funny comments.


8. She LOVES children and is going to be a wonderful mother. (especially when we send Shea to live with her in about 6 years.)


9. Kayla makes great snickerdoodles.


10. She is willing to do things even when she feels shy, uncomfortable or unsure. She is brave.

Now... just so you don't think I am biased. Here are the top annoying things about Kayla.

1. She procastinates. Just barely read all the way through her mission book. Ugh!


2. Nervous packer. "Just throw it in!" says the mom.


3. Doesn't clean her car. "Ick... that chocolage goober is from 2 years ago!"


4. Isn't a good letter-writer. We're going to have a serious chat about that one! 16 hours in the car - plenty of time for me to nag.


5. Is grumpy in the morning.

But I love her for the good and bad! Happy Birthday Kayla!

Dinner at Cracker Barrel

2 beautiful girls in a clean room. 1 happy mom.