Seven Years Old

Today is Ashton's 7th birthday. I really can't believe it. This morning I got out her scrapbook and looked at pictures of this day seven years ago. It was the exact same weather as it is today- rainy and gray, but a feel of summer in the air. We were living in Logan, Utah at the time and arrived at the hospital at 6 AM even though she wasn't born until late afternoon. There is something so special about the birth of your first- life changing in every way. We were so in love with her from the moment she came into our lives. Ashton is such a great girl. She is a good friend and excellent playmate. She is a social butterfly. She is a good helper and amazing big sister. Ashton has done great at school this year and has made the best of a hard classroom situation. She is very smart and fun to talk with. She likes to try new things. She has good ideas about everything. She already has a testimony of the Gospel and knows the right things to do. She tries hard to please others. She makes my life full and happy and dramatic and wonderful.

Happy Birthday to our girl!

This morning when Ashton got up, we came downstairs together (alone, which rarely happens!). Her dad had left his girl a vase of flowers with a note and Hannah Montana CD on the table. The day was off to a great start. She was so happy! After opening her "birthday outfit", it was off to school for her. I am going to meet her for lunch and bring treats for the class. Then we will celebrate by either going bowling or golfing (depending on the weather) and enjoying a waffle dinner (her choice!) and pink cupcakes. It is going to be an excellent day!