Happy Birthday Alexis

Our oldest, Alexis, is 9 today. This year feels very strange to me and I don't really know why. Maybe it is because I am beginning to see the pre-teen behavior in her. Maybe it is because time has passed so quickly. Or maybe it is because she is half-way to becoming 18. Whatever the reason I am left contemplating my LouLou. She hates it when I use her nicknames in front of others, but for these purposes and me feeling extremely sentimental I am going to call her what I love to call her.




Lexi Lou was born June 5, 2000. She was a fussy baby and Dusty and I would take turns pacing the floors with her in our arms as we gave each other a chance to try and sleep at night. She soon grew out of that. I remember waking up in the middle of the night to give her a bottle and she and I would lay on the couch together and fall asleep. We would wake up in the morning cuddling in the exact same spot on the couch. To this day she will still cuddle with me on the bed and watch a movie.


Lex is a great student and has always excelled in school. She is developing her talents and is becoming a beautiful dancer. She has so many things that she wants to be when she grows up. It makes me smile to hear her list them off; mom, teacher, dentist, doctor, ballerina, marine biologist...I hope that she keeps her passion for life and learning and can explore all of those areas as she gets older. It is my hope that she will have every opportunity to pursue her dreams and goals.



I love how spiritual she is and how sensitive she is to the Holy Ghost. I am grateful to be able to point out those experiences she is having that are helping her grow in spirituality. I thank God every day for the opportunity to be Alexis' mother. I love her more than anything and want her to know how wonderful she is.



Alexis is a great big sister and is always willing to help them or play with them. She is a wonderful friend and offers a kind, listening ear when I need to talk. I love our mother/daughter dates and am glad that she reminds me that we need to do them. She has a beautiful voice and I love to hear her sing. Alexis is so many things that I could type forever. She is funny, kind, sensitive, smart, helpful, humorous, playful, thoughtful and an all-around-sweetie.



We scheduled a birthday party this year for her with a Hawaiian theme but only 2 of her friends can come - the rest are out of town. She was very upset, but Dusty and I explained to her that since it is summer they are on vacation. We have decided to stray from our original plan and take her and two friends to the movie, UP, instead.

We love you Alexis.

Happy Birthday Alexis, Lex, Lexi, Lexi Lou or LouLou!!!!