Happy Birthday Natalie

Natalie's self portrait

When Trenton was born

Serving others during the floods and serving her sister

Being funny AND fashionable at girls camp this past summer

Today is Natalie's 14th birthday. doesn't seem like it was 14 years ago when I had her. It was such a wonderful day to bring her home in San Ramon, Ca and have a little sister for Melissa that looked just like her. Natalie was a BIG baby for me but she was so sweet and good. Really , now that I look back she was probably my easiest. She is a really great girl, full of spirituality (like me) ha ha. She was so emotional the day she was baptized, more than any 8 year old I have ever seen. She makes fun of me for always tearing up at someones talk or a hymn or a video..but she is exactly like me that way! I love how Natalie is so social and friendly to people. She is not judgmental at all and always gives someone the benefit of the doubt. She will share whatever she has with anyone. She looks up to Melissa and is one of those sisters who is always trying to please her. I would've given up a long time ago but not Natalie, she is a people pleaser! I won't get into the things that she needs improvement on because this day is her day so she can be a messy, disorganized bundle of irresponsibility if she wants to! I love her just the way she is and I am so excited that I will be picking her up from school going to get pedicures and lunch and a special night of beauty at Dillard's that I am sure we are going to WIN something! Happy 14th birthday Natalie....I love you with all my heart.