Kind–Never a harsh word have I heard come from her mouth

Loving–Always thinking of others’ feelings

Beautiful–Inside and out!

Sweet–Reads to and sings her Vivi to sleep

Helpful–Ready and willing to help ease my load in any way she can

Obedient–Sometimes not as quickly as I’d like, but always coming through in the end

Honest–Quick to acknowledge when she’s done something wrong

Long-suffering–Never throwing a fit when things don’t go her way

Patient–Never losing her temper, and understanding of her parents’ crazy schedules and commitments. (When someone recently asked her why her dad hadn’t fixed her bike, she calmly replied, “In case you haven’t noticed, my dad is a very busy man.”)

Happy–Not prone to mood swings or pouting

Confident–At ease in front of a group . . . the bigger the better

Articulate–Wonderful at expressing her thoughts and feelings

Intelligent–An accomplished reader and artist. Three straight-A report cards in a row, and hoping for a 4th!

Mobile–Just took off the last training wheel today!

Improved–Won the “2007-2008 Most Improved Award” for Frisco Aquatics. Placed 7th in her 25-yard butterfly event–the first time she swam this difficult stroke in a meet!

Ariana–One of the most amazing people I know! A blessing in our lives and a joy in our home!