Dear Natalie

Dear Natalie,

Happy Birthday!!!  I can't believe you are eleven.  It seems like just yesterday you were born.
You have been a glowing light in our family ever since that first day.  You are always so cheerful and optimistic.  Heavenly Father knew we needed the constant sunshine you give.

You are very aware of the needs of the family.  You quietly go around fixing meals, cleaning rooms, dressing toddlers, teaching little ones, giving massages, and doing whatever else you can to lift and help. You could run this household better than I can.  You have a tender spot for babies, children, the elderly, and anyone who needs comfort and help.  What would we do without you?!

You are brilliant!  You work hard in your school and love to learn.  You are very well organized and self-motivated.  You can plow through a to-do list and stick to hard tasks until they are completed.  You are a beautiful reader.  We all love listening to you.

Heavenly Father has blessed us so much by letting us have our dear, sweet Natalie in our family. Continue to stay close to the Lord by always praying (really praying), keeping the commandments, reading your scriptures, and remembering how much He loves you.

You are a beautiful girl!  Even if you were ugly on the outside your inner beauty would shine so brightly you would look beautiful no matter what.  You have an intense sparkle in those gorgeous eyes of yours that comes from the purity, happiness, and love in your heart.  Thank you for being such a wonderful example to all of us!  I love you ever so much!!! You are so very precious!!!

Happy Birthday!!!

Love,

Mama