Lucky Nine

Happy Birthday to Maggie!  We love her so much and love how independent and helpful she is becoming.  It seems like we have been lucky to have her in our family for more than nine years, but here are nine reasons we love her bunches.

1.  She is an excellent big sister and many times we find Jill sneaking into Maggie's room at night just to be by her.  Maggie usually relents and they end up snoozing through the night in her twin bed.  Anna adores her and many times wants Maggie to be the one to get her out of her crib in the morning.

2.  She can do anything that you ask her to do.

3.  She loves helping with dinner and has become quite a good cook.

4.  She is stubborn which allows her to withstand a lot of the junk that surrounds her in the world.

5.  She is excellent at running, gymnastics, swimming, basketball, cheerleading, and likes to be active.

6.  She is very persistent when she wants something and is very good at changing the subject if she happens  to be in trouble.  

7.  She loves to jump on the tramp and has devised ways to coerce Jill into going inside so she can jump higher and do lots and lots of tricks.  

8.  She loves to craft as long as the project can be finished in an afternoon.  

9.  She knows that she is a Child of God and that He loves her.  And, that is the most important thing of all.

Happy Birthday, Maggie.  We love you tons!