You have always been observant. You are the first one in our family to notice beauty and to point it out. When you were about three you noticed an interesting way that the lights would shine on the back window of our van when we drove anywhere in the dark and you called them, “Dancing Plates!” I hope I remember until my dying day your delighted tone each time you saw them. You have also always been VERY creative. You beautify and enrich the world around you.
Your creativity is also exhibited in your art. You are an incredible artist, and have won almost every art contest you have entered. You use your art to delight your siblings, to praise and uplift. I am so thankful you inherited this gift though I feel sorry that you don’t have much time to cultivate it.
You started to play the cello when you were eight. You have talent but are not quite as passionate about it as you are about dance. You make beautiful music when you feel it. I love to listen to you play.
You have been friends with Rachel and Danielle Saxey since we moved here nearly 10 years ago. I have enjoyed seeing your creative play through the years. Not only are you guys friends but you are business partners as well. You have had what seems like thousands of lemonade stands, a pie selling fundraiser, and two summer day camps for neighborhood children.
One of the things I appreciate most about you is your desire to do what is right. You are very honest with others and with yourself which will help you in your life in so many ways. You announced this summer that you plan on serving as a missionary for our church. You will be an amazing missionary (whether you go to Ireland or not!) because you have a huge heart. You love others so much you want to share with them what has made you happy. You love God so much you want to serve him by serving his children. You have an amazing testimony of prayer (having had experiences seeking and gaining answers to prayers). Dad and I are so proud of the efforts you are making to develop your own relationship with your Heavenly Father and to gain your own testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I know that God is proud of you too. You are an example to all of us.
Lizzie, I am thankful every day that you are my daughter. You are a gift, a treasure. I am the luckiest of mothers to be able to watch you grow. You are turning into such a lovely young woman inside and out who will one day be an incredible, beautiful woman and mother. Thank you for the efforts you are making to develop your mind, talents and spirit. Thank you for the joy and enthusiasm for life you bring into our family. We love you sweet girl! Happy 12th Birthday!
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