This past weekend Anna turned nine!  We’ve enjoyed looking at old pictures and videos of Anna when she was younger.  Here’s a priceless one from when she was three and a half.  

We started the morning with scrambled eggs, bacon, and donuts.  Anna chatted with family in England, then opened some family gifts. 

Then in the afternoon we had Anna’s party.  We asked three friends who have expertise in hair, makeup, and nails to come “fuss over” Anna and two of her friends.  It was a wonderful time and the girls had so much fun.  

That evening we went out to dinner with family and by the time she got home and showered, Anna was falling asleep.  

We love you so much, Anna, and appreciate the joy and fun you bring to our family.  May God richly bless you this coming year and continue to draw you closer to Him!