Happy 12th Birthday, Alyssa!

It's been a week of festivities. Saturday a group of friends and I ran in the River Bank Run in Grand Rapids. That was a blast (now that it's done;) Then Sunday was Mother's Day and Aaron's birthday and today is Alyssa's. I think we've all eaten way too much sugar.

Sweet, sweet Alyssa was 6 months old when Grandma Stahlbaum and I went to Korea to bring her home. She weighed a whopping #12. At a year old she was up to #18 and only weighed #22 at two years old. This year she sprouted long, skinny legs and is almost as tall as I am.

If you know her, you know she has a kind, gentle spirit and a talent for writing. We are so blessed to have her in our lives. Happy birthday, Alyssa. We are so proud of you and love you so much!