4.13.2011

11 Years Adorable!

Happy Birthday to my eldest DD, TJ! It's cliche but time really has flown by since you were this tiny little 6lb 5oz baby in my arms.

In honor of your 11th birthday, I'm sharing 11 things I love about you, babe! And here they are, in no particular order:

1. You are studious. You have always loved learning and have been very pro-active in all areas of study, which is why (I believe) you were reading well before kindergarten. I am always blown away by your report cards and your teacher's compliments. You often take on extra work - just because you love it!
2. You are an amazing big sister. I know it's difficult to be the eldest and therefore have more responsibility on your shoulders, but you carry it well and happily. Your sisters just love you.
3. You model for me whenever I get the urge to pick up a camera. Bless your heart!
4. You have many talents, which is wonderful, but what I love is how put so much work into developing those talents, and then you are willing to share them. That takes courage and commitment!
5. You are active and keep yourself healthy and fit! That is a great habit to stick to through out life.
6. You are a deep thinker. You are curious and wonder about a lot of things.  You ask a lot of questions and search to find the answers. Which also means you are full of useful knowledge that will help you through your life.
7. You are a supreme goofball, like your father. You love laughing and making others laugh. A true life of the party!

8. You are creative. Even from a  young age you loved to draw, color, and create and you can still almost always be found with a pencil and sketch book in hand. I hope you keep on creating and making the world just a little more beautiful.

9. You are a leader. You aren't afraid to set the example in a group of friends, to stand up for what you believe, and make everyone feel welcome. I hope you use these powers for good ;)

10. You have a testimony. I know it's small right now, but you touch me when you bear witness to me and others of what you know in your heart to be true. This will be a safety and protection to you through out life, and I love that you are willing to share it.

11. You love me. I love how you still race across the field at lunch time to say hello when I walk by with JJ. How you aren't embarrassed to hug me in front of your friends. I know that may change, but deep down I hope it never does. In fact, you are just loving in general!

There are so many things I could list, but I have to limit myself or I'd be here all day! Love you, my girl, and I am so proud of the young lady you are becoming. There are great things in store for you, I know it! Keep smiling, keep being the shining star you are, and I'll keep on loving you forever!
Happy 11th Birthday, TJ!


14 comments:

Sarah said...

What a sweet tribute to your daughter. Happy birthday to her!

It sounds like she has a fabulous mom!

Tiffany said...

Happy Birthday Sweet Girl! Can't wait to see you next week.

Lisa K said...

Happy birthday!! Hope you have a fantastic day!
Great tribute Bobbi-Jo! Made me cry!

Nora said...

Happy Birthday TJ... hope your day is AWESOME.. TERRIFIC... FUN !!!!!

Domestic C.O.O. said...

Happy Birthday. You are a sweet heart.

Kristi said...

you are so beautiful!
and you sing like an angel.
and you are so sweet!
happy birthday.

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday Tamber, Have a Super Great Day..

Lynn said...

HAPPY HAPPY Birthday T.J.!!

Beautiful tribute Bobbi!

NY said...

Happy Birthday!!! I hope you have a fantastic day!!

juliette pouwer said...

Happy birthday Tamber Tamber, not sure why we always double up on your name. Logan prays often that you guys will move closer or that we visit Regina. Hope you have a fabulous day and we're very excited to see all if you next week. Love you lots!!!!

Ailyn said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAMBER! YOU ARE AN AMAZING YOUNG WOMAN. I HOPE YOUR DAY IS SUPER FANTASTIC...JUST LIKE YOU!

Mandy said...

Happy Birthday! I hope it's a fantastic one! You are a beutiful girl and you are loved by so many.

Mary said...

What a beautiful tribute you made to your daughter by capturing her beauty both inside and out. What a treausre. I hope that your eldest daughter has a fantastic birhtday! :)

Mary

Sara Northcott said...

Happy Birthday Tamber! I am priveleged to get to know you! You are a great girl, and a great example! Luv you!!