Thursday, August 28, 2008

Happy 16th Birthday Taylor!


It's official, she's finally 16! She has been waiting for this day her entire life it seems, always acting like a teenager. The only problem now is that the countdown has begun on her time left at home, and it is coming faster than I would like. All my friends told me of the panic they had when their child got to their junior year of high school because they realized that all too soon they would be gone and out of the house. I didn't believe them. But now I know what they were talking about! I feel like time is short and we are planning future events around graduation. Scary!

These are a few of my favorite things about Taylor: I love her vibrancy for life. There is always a constant swirl of motion surrounding her that is contagious. I love that she has a tender heart is concerned for other people's feelings. I love that she has fun with little children and enjoys playing with them. I love that she is not fearful of a big project. She has all the confidence in the world that she can do whatever she sets her mind to. And she can! I love that she loves music and brings that into her everyday life, whether it's by singing, playing the violin, or the radio she is constantly with song. We love your zest, Taylor, and love that you are in our family.

Happy Birthday!

5 comments:

Melisa said...

Wow.. who would have thunk that it would seem like yesterday you were 2 and telling me when Target in Centerville, UT would open. :> Congratulations Taylor and happy birthday kiddo. Sure love ya.

Beki said...

Oh my TAYLOR! You are so beautiful and OLD!!! You're an old fart :) just kidding! Love ya!!!

amelia said...

Cute picture on top you guys! Love it! And oh my dear Taylor... we didn't call to wish you a happy birthday. We are bad :( So sorry! We hope you had a GREAT 16th! I can't believe we dropped the ball on that!!! Forgive us?
We love you!

amelia said...

would you post something new already? Where are you?

Stacy Risenmay said...

You have such a beautiful family!!! It's been so long since we've seen you! When are you going to visit Utah?