Ahlea,
My dear sweet daughter, I want to take a minute out of our crazy life and tell you how much I love. I am so proud of you and the choices that you are making. I know that our Father in heaven loves you too. He is very proud of you in your choice to be baptized. You are growing up so fast. I remember the day that you were born and how excited we were to have you here with us. The first time you said "mom" or the way that you have always been so compassionate to others around you have been so precious to me.
Always remember ~ I Love You Forever, For Always, and No Matter What

Pistachio Tart instead of cake (daddies little girl)

Ahlea before earrings.
Ahlea After earrings.
For Ahlea's birthday Terence made her breakfast in bed before school and I made her 26 handmade (this took about 6 hours to do) little treat containers that we put candy in for the kids in class. You would think that I would have pictures of all of this and I did, but my sweet 8 year old angel played with the camera and deleted all of the pictures off of the camera on the way to the mall to get her ears pierced. There is no proof that I spent all that time on little trinkets that are now all in the garbage. Oh well, atleast she had a good day. Happy Birthday Ahlea!