Happy 11th Birthday my dear Hannah! I am so exceedingly blessed to have you as my daughter! When God chose to give me just one daughter, He picked the absolutely perfect one for me! I have had SO MUCH JOY in my life as a result of your personality - you are perpetually cheerful, very funny, full of energy and optimism, you are kind and compassionate to everyone. You love the Lord and that is very apparent in your humility and grief over your sin. You are responsive to your parents, you are teachable, you are bright, you are simply one of God's most wonderful creations.
Dad and I love you far more than you will ever know... We have loved you, cared for you, prayed for you, and held you as one of the most precious of all the gifts that God gave us. We love you gently, tenderly, and long to guard you all of our days from any evil or harm or sadness. We know that these days will come to you, but we know that your trust in the Lord will sustain you all the days of your life. His love will guide you, comfort you, and be your greatest joy. We entrust you to Him with every breath you take.
Hannah as a sweet happy baby!
Hannah and Daddy! Oh, these days seem so long ago...
Ever since Hannah's first birthday, Danny has give her a rose for each year. This picture is obviously her second birthday. I LOVE this picture...
Hannah at three as a princess!! Well, she still is a princess to us, and always will be. 
Pretty in pink!!
One thing Hannah has a passion for is animals - she loves Ginger, our dog, and especially loves her bunny! She was deeply grieved last February when she lost her first bunny, but now she loves to care for her new bunny Ella! She has been hinting at either breeding her bunny or getting another one, but Dad is a hard sell on either one...
Hannah at eight, with her eight roses.
Hannah with her first bunny Marshmallow.
Hannah at nine
Hannah and I on her tenth birthday. Hannah, I cherish the memories I have had with you. Your days as my little girl are slipping through my fingers, and you are growing up right before my eyes!! Like I tell you every day "Just stop it!" haha If only you could... I will always see you as my little girl, but I am thoroughly enjoying the friendship that is blossoming between us as you grow up. You always make me laugh (especially at the grocery store, and anywhere for that matter!!), and you are always encouraging me. I have to say that you are the biggest encourager in my life! You always see the bright side of things, and you always find positive things to say to me when I least deserve it. Your love is completely unconditional, and so many days I feel I don't deserve to have you for my daughter.
May this next year be a full and happy one for you - may you find new joys, new friendships, new ways to nurture all the gifts that God has given you.
I love you Hannah Elizabeth!!!
Happy 11th Birthday
