Monday, April 18, 2011

The 16-Year-Old Girl is....

1. Industrious...
She cooks amazing meals. I've blogged about her recipes HERE, HERE, and HERE.

2. Selfless...
She volunteers to babysit her 7 younger siblings so I can attend the temple.

3. Talented...
She plays the piano and guitar, sings and writes music.

4. Frugal...
She never asks me to spend money on her unless it's to buy sheet music to download.

5. True...
When I thank her for being honest, she thanks me for making it easy to be honest.

6. Humble...
She apologizes.

7. Loving...
Sometimes of a Sunday evening she invites her siblings up into her room and teaches them to sing hymns.

8. Obedient...
She reads the scriptures and prays each day.

9. Sure...
She picks good friends who uphold her standards.

10. Faithful...
She has a strong testimony of The Lord Jesus Christ and that He stands at the head of His church.


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(Photo by Niki Nielsen)


You are AMAZING, 16-year-old girl. I love you. :)


P.S. My sister and I are finally getting skinnier!
See how we're doing it HERE! :)

8 comments:

  1. LynnApril 18, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    What a BEAUTIFUL tribute for a BEAUTIFUL daughter....both inside and out. ; D

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  2. CApril 18, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Something else about her, I MISS her! She is gorgeous. She is fun, sweet, smart, thoughtful. She is inspiring.
    C

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  3. Mom2my10 @ 11th HeavenApril 18, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Thank you, Lynn and C. We miss you, too!

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  4. alessandraApril 19, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Hey, you forgot beautiful! ;)
    Kudos to her!

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  5. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Great Picture - Love the eye!

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  6. Luvmy9April 19, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Beautiful post! Beautiful girl!

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  7. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    I ran across your blog the other day and I just have to tell you what a great job you are doing sharing the gospel and being an example of the joys of motherhood. As I age, my appreciate for the righteous women grows. I'm so grateful I'm married to one.

    I'm a LDS Army Officer that has/is experienced/experiencing the joys of Army life. I'm sorry for your loss.

    I do have to ask. Why Mexico? I've thought about retiring there just so my $ will stretch further. Do you and your family attend an english ward? American schools? Does you husband commute to the U.S. for work? How does the violence affect your family and commute?

    Keep up the great work!

    Brent

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  8. MuliebrityApril 19, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Have I really been reading since the 16 year old girl was the 14 year old girl? Happy Birthday!

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