Wednesday, February 18, 2009

HAPPY 11th BIRTHDAY BETHANY!!!


One after another, these children of ours continue to grow up. Yesterday was the start of the round of birthdays. Today Bethany turns 11. I think she'd like to be 18. :-)

She tries very much to fit in with the older kids, yet she is content to be the older, wiser one with the younger kids.

She has really been developing her hairstyling skills. This past Christmas all of her gifts were salon related. This birthday as well. She really does a beautiful job with her own hair and that of her sisters. I love it because I don't have to do anyone's hair. And occasionally she styles my hair too.

She also loves to give manicures and pedicures. Now who does not enjoy those? I certainly enjoy receiving them but I think it takes someone special to give them. It's a gift. Sorta like the 2 and 3 Sunday school teachers. It's difficult to understand how they can do such a wonderful job AND enjoy themselves too.

Bethany has also been a huge help around the house. She is usually very willing to do the most menial tasks. She has been Silas' care-taker while we take Spanish classes and so Silas has come to be very fond of her.

We are very thankful for our third born child. Happy Birthday, Bethy!

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