ShannonAlbert.com - June 2009

Today my "baby" girl turns 12. When she was little, people would always say that kids grow up fast so enjoy them while you have them and this has turned out to be very true...where did the time go? I couldn't be more proud of her and think she is just the most awesome kid that you could ever ask for. I love that she:

• taught me empathy
  
• stops and literally smell the roses
  
• sits next to Blake while he's in the bath to read him a story
  
• always wants to help
  
• laughs at everything and can be so silly
  
• is so open with us
  
• is such a lady
  
• always knows the right thing to say
  
• is so conscientious (a teacher recently made this comment as well)
  
• knows what she likes
  
• works hard in school
  
• doesn't realize how pretty she is
  
• is kind to everyone
  
• very intuitive
  
• is so good with small children and animals
  
• has always been very mature
  
• is my daughter!
  

Happy Birthday Payton!