Happy, Happy Birthday Lexie!!

Today is my beautiful middle daughter's 16th birthday!! I cannot believe how quickly the time has passed!! 

Here is a picture of her at 2. Wasn't she a DOLL-baby!? She has always been such a sweetie pie too. Karl and I have fond memories of her wanting to snuggle up with us in bed. It was a part of our morning ritual.  Snuggle time with Lexie!

                  

Lexie has grown into a beautiful young woman. This is a picture from this past weekend. We had family in town and so it was a perfect time to celebrate Lexie a bit!

                                  

Lexie, 

You will ALWAYS be my "Baby Girl"!! I love that you don't mind sharing that title with Karleigh Mei. There are so many things that I love about you. 

I love your beautiful smile. 

I love your desire to always be a light to those who you are around. 

I love how you always are respectful of Daddy and I. 

I love how you do your chores without complaining (okay...maybe just a WEE bit!). :o) 

I love how I find your open Bible on your bed in the mornings (I can never get mad at you for your messy room!).

I love how you don't want anyone to feel left out.

I love that you are such a great friend.

I love that you want me to text you at school if I hear the slightest thing on RQ. :o)

I love how you always make us laugh (sometimes the "pee in your pants kind"!).

I love how much you love your brothers and sisterS. :o)

I love that you call me "Pretty". :o)

I love that you love me!!

My list could go on and on...

I love you Lexie and I could NOT be more proud of you!!!!!

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!

Love, 

"Pretty"

Lexie,

 

There is nothing that makes me weep on demand more than the thought of my children growing up so fast. It is a bitter sweet emotion. Bitter, in that it is all happening way too fast. Sweet, in that it is all so beautiful. Tears of mourning regarding how fast it all happens and tears of boundless joy all wrapped into one. I am shocked by the grace and beauty that God has allowed me to live among with all four of you and soon to be five. You are the model of beauty passed on by your lovely mother and your abiding relationship with our Savior.

 

I love you Lexie. Happy Birthday.

 

Dad

 

Find Your Wings
by Mark Harris

"It's only for a moment you were mine to hold.

The plans that heaven has for you will all too soon unfold.
So many different prayers I'll pray for all that you might do,

but most of all I want to know that you're walking in the truth.

And if I never told you, I want you to know,

that as I watch you grow...

I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams.

And that faith gives you the courage to dare to do great things.

I'm here for you whatever this life brings.

So let my love give you roots, and help you find your wings.

May passion be the wind that leads you through your days.

And may conviction keep you strong and guide you on your way.

May there be many moments that make your life so sweet.

Oh but more than memories...

I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams.
And that faith gives you the courage to dare to do great things.
I'm here for you whatever this life brings.
So let my love give you roots, and help you find your wings.

It's not living if you don't reach for the sky.

I'll have tears as you take off, but I'll cheer as you fly.

I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams.
And that faith gives you the courage to dare to do great things.
I'm here for you whatever this life brings.
So let my love give you roots, and help you find your wings."