Happy 9th Birthday, Alaina!

Alaina,

You're growing up.

Exhibit A - You didn't have to stand on a chair for your birthday picture next to the chalkboard.

Exhibit B - I don't have to bend over to hug you anymore.

Exhibit C - You chose Pops for your birthday breakfast cereal instead of Lucky Charms.

You are such a great nine-year-old. You are capable and independent and fun. I love how friendly you are to other kids. I love how you make sure to pay special attention to Bria. (I know that's because if you don't she'll bug the snot out of you, but whatever.) It's amazing to watch you make your own choices and handle your responsibilities your own way.

I pray that you will always feel secure in who God made you to be, so that you can concentrate on serving others. I pray that your love for music will grow and that you'll choose to nurture that gift through piano and the kids worship team. I pray that you will learn the benefits of spiritual discipline so that your relationship with God will deepen each year.

I love being your mom, and we love being your family.

Happy Birthday!

Love,
Mom, Dad, Joya & Bria

Alaina - Age 9

Favorite Color - Blue

Favorite Toy - Asher

Favorite Fruit – Dried Mango

Favorite TV Show – Ben 10

Favorite Thing to Eat For Lunch -Ramen

Favorite Outfit – I ❤ Dogs with shorts

Favorite Game - Soccer

Favorite Snack – Flaming Hot Cheetos

Favorite Animal - Caterpillar

Favorite Song – Move by Toby Mac

Favorite Book – Captain Underpants

Best Friend – Avery Brooke Gillett

Favorite Cereal - Pops

Favorite Thing to Do Outside - Soccer

Favorite Drink- Mountain Dew

Favorite Holiday - My birthday

Favorite Bed Buddy - Patches

Favorite Thing to Eat for Breakfast - Cheerios

What do you want for your birthday dinner? Freddie’s

What do you want to be when you grow up? An artist

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