Happy 11th Birthday Maggie!

I can't believe my little girl is 11 years old today!!!

Oh how I remember that day, when they put her in my arms and said it's a girl, my heart leaped!
I love my boys and was so thankful to now have a little girl.  She made us wait for her...and additional 6 days but it was so incredibly worth it!

I remember looking at her and thinking how beautiful!  She had a head full of brown hair(the nurses put a pink ribbon in it)and big beautiful eyes that looked all around.  Her poppy nicknamed her "bright eyes".  What a joyous memory!

Maggie, here we are 11 years later and you are growing into a young lady right before our very eyes!  You are beautiful!  But your beauty not only comes from your outward appearance but from your heart.


"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and clothes.  Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight."
I Peter 3:3-4

You love Jesus and it shines all around you.  I love how you can create anything out of anything lying around the house, your mind is so very creative and artsy.  I'm amazed at the depth of your insight and perceptiveness about life.  You are such a sweet girl who genuinely loves your friends and family and always looking out for them especially your sis!

Daddy and I both pray that you love the Lord always and continue to walk closely with Him.

"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Isaiah 40:31

"Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm.  Let nothing move you.  Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your your labor in the Lord is not in vain."
I Corinthians 15:58

We love you doll!  Happy 11th birthday Magpie!