Mija....

 

 Dear Precious Mija...(my daughter)...

You are 22 years old today! 

 I know I always say the same thing when you and your brothers birthdays roll around...

"where has the time gone??" 

I am amazed by you! You have the strength and wisdom of an old soul...

I guess that is really what you are. You have been and continue to be a great comfort to me...

Thank you for that! You are fiercely loyal to those you love. You seek to comfort anyone or 

anything you see that may be suffering. You defend the underdog. 

 You don't speak badly of anyone, and hate it if you hear others gossip. 

 I love that about you. You try your best to make correct choices. 

 You are constantly setting goals and want to achieve great things. 

You have a deep and strong commitment to Jesus Christ. 

 I think this is one of your greatest traits, one you inherited from your Dad.

 

You have had some great learning experience these past couple of years. 

Some of those experience have been hard to understand. 

 But you push forward with great faith...faith that they will all work for you good. 

I have to admit that I have spent many nights, and days, in prayer for you, 

pleading with Heavenly Father to support you through these experiences that are meant 

to be yours, and He has done just that. You are stronger than you have ever been 

and I know that you will continue to get stronger. I have faith in you!

   

 You light up a room with your smile and your sense 

of humor keeps us laughing! You are a light in our family! 

Oh how I love you My Girl!! 

Happy Birthday to you!!

Celebrating Our Rooster!

Fun weekend celebrating our Rooster!

 

Happy Birthday Rooster!

My Sweet Rooster... Happy Birthday!!! 

 I can't believe that you are 19 years old! I am so grateful for you. 

 I am so grateful that you are my son. What a blessing you are to me and to your family. 

 You are our darling baby boy and baby brother. 

These are the things that I want to remember about you right now. 

You are nearly as tall as your Dad! Who thought that would ever happen ;) 

And you are still growing. I am not sure where this will end...but you are the tallest of your siblings. 

 I know that makes you really happy! You have the most fantastic hair. 

 It is curly and you like wearing it a little long... 

I think we can blame Grandma Christine for that...she has never wanted us to 

cut your beautiful locks. You have a smile that lights up a room. 

 The twinkle in your eyes makes everyone around you happy. 

You have a special gift with people. 

 That you inherited from both of your grandfathers,

 but you are very much like your Grandpa Charles. 

 The fact that you carry his name is a special thing. 

 He had a great affection for you and you did for him.

 I know his death has been very hard on you. 

 He loved you very much.

   

 You are a great friend to everyone. You are loyal. 

 You are kind and thoughtful. 

You have a tender heart and when those you love hurt...you hurt too. 

This is one of your great traits. 

You are a great brother to your sister and brother. 

They love you with all their hearts.

   

 You love a good steak. 

 Grilled artichokes are another favorite of yours. 

Pasta, Chinese food, and anything sweet...these are all things that you love. 

Your deep voice and sweet laugh keep us all smiling.

You are a great photographer!

Every picture you take is a masterpiece! 

You have a great sense of humor and love the farms. 

  Bubba...you are loved. 

 So very very loved. I hope you will never, ever forget that! 

 Happy Birthday My Boy! 

Your Momma loves you!!