Happy Birthday Alexis!

Alexis came home last week and informed me that she wanted to be a COWGIRL when she grew up, which wasn't necessarily new, but after weeks of worry about what to get her for her birthday, it finally clicked and this has become her new favorite accessory.

September 3, 2005--The day my life changed FOREVER and changes I would NEVER trade. 

I will never forget the amazing three night stay in the Moscow B&B (aka-Gritman Medical Center), and leaving with THE cutest and most perfect little baby girl in the world.  Fast forward SEVEN unforgettable YEARS and we have September 3, 2012.  That's right, my oldest daughter turned seven yesterday and we did our best to make it unforgettable. 

It started early (she went to bed the night before telling us that she was going to be the first one up, and she was--at 6:30AM on a holiday!)  and ended with enough time for a good night's rest on a school night. 

 

First things first, we celebrated by going BOWLING (because the roller skating rink was closed for cleaning) Followed by a traditional Wingers lunch. Alexis opted to go out for dessert this year instead of having cake and ice cream at home, so we left Wingers, forgoing the asphalt pie, and headed to the Pocatello Cold Stone Creamery. Alexis decided that the ONLY way to celebrate is by getting to choose your own gourmet ice cream flavor and having toppings of your choice mixed in by hand in front of you. Opening presents came as soon as we got home...Hold on to your hats, 'cause this was a moment to remember...SHE LOVED IT!  and insists on wearing her new had as much as possible. 


 Alexis is AMAZING!  She is a strong leader, she is kind to others, and always knows just what to say.  She is always there to lend a helping hand with whatever we might need, and strives to anticipate where she can help others before being asked.  She is an amazing pianist and works hard at developing this talent.  She loves being outside more than anything else and has recently started making up her own gymnastic tricks which she performs on our swing set (her 'bars') and trampoline (her 'floor'), not to mention her wonderful circus acts.  She loves her bike and would ride it all the time if we would only let her...Our lives would never be the same with out her.  She lights up the day with her smile and humor.  She enlightens our minds with all that she is learning.  She amazes us every single day, and we am so happy to have her in our life. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEXIS!