TA DA...number 9!

Last year as Janessa was baptized a member of the church.....I was so happy to know that she has a testimony of her own.  She lives as she has been taught.  She is careful to look out for anyone that is being left out.  She is not afraid to ask others if she can join their play....and make new friends.  She loves to go hiking with just her and grandpy...she loves that one on one time with him and grandpy thinks he has her talked into running cross country when she is older (we shall see on that one).  She is good to do her chores around the house and help with the "littles" in their home.  She welcomes us with open arms when we visit their home (often) and is always sad when we leave.  She likes to play "safe house" in the basement with all of the kids....and I love it when she hangs on tight to me and I get to be her safe house.  She is very gifted in art and music.  She is also a good reader, but I think my favorite thing to do is here her sing (and she has joined the ward choir with Allie).  She really has a beautiful, sweet, and tender voice.  It makes me cry to hear her sing so beautifully and I HOPE SHE KNOWS HOW MUCH WE LOVE HER....FOREVER AND EVER!  WE HOPE YOUR BIRTHDAY WEEK IS THE VERY BEST!!!