Alyssa's 10th Birthday- June 28

Alyssa's birthday fell on the exact day that we were leaving for the beach! So, we....

gave her an i-touch already synced and charged to listen to and play with in the car,

Savannah gave her a gift every hour of our car trip. I was really proud of her. She planned and saved and wrapped and was so excited to surprise Alyssa with this gift. Alyssa was well entertained in the car.
We drove and drove (6 hours) to Navarre, Florida where we...

sang happy birthday and ate cake of course.

Alyssa had a happy birthday.

Alyssa is a special girl. I love so many things about her. I love that she is very determined. When she truly wants something she is willing to sacrifice whatever is needed to do it. She is talented. She has a beautiful singing voice and becoming a great guitar player. Alyssa cannot be swayed in her opinions. While this is sometimes frusterating, it is something that I love about her. When she knows what is right, she cannot be talked out of it. She doesn't let her friends are anyone else tell her what to think.

I love my beautiful girl. She is a true blessing in our family.