Today it's her Birthday!!

Today is Elise's Birthday!! 17th to be exact..Elise is such a sweet girl and we really do love and appreciate her immensely. I think I am still in shock that she is 17 already. Elise was born in Tacoma, Washington at St. Joseph's hospital at 11:11 a.m. She came into this world weighing 8 lbs 12 oz and 21 inches long. Elise has always had a very special and sweet disposition that she has continued to develop in her short 17 years so far. Elise is the oldest of our 5 kids and even older than her cousin who lives here too. Elise fits the role of oldest child and oldest girl VERY well...she will make a fantastic Relief Society President someday! We love you Elise and hope you enjoy your "surprise" birthday this year and enjoy celebrating magnificent wonderful you! Here are a few things that I love about Elise.

1. Elise is loving, kind and thoughtful

2. Elise loves the gospel

3. Elise lives the principles of the gospel and does this with whole heart,mind and spirit

4. Elise is so helpful to her mom and dad

5. Elise is very talented with her writing abilities and I love seeing her develop this talent

6. Elise is a wonderful example to all her siblings, peers, and even her parents

7. Elise has a lovely singing voice and also is developing this talent too.

8. Elise has a way about her, elegant is a word that best describes her

9. Elise is funny and fun to be around, she has a great sense of humor

10.Elise is persistent in her goals and accomplishes them

11. Elise is a leader

12. Elise is smart, but doesn't let it go to her head (hehehe) not a pun really

13. Elise is sweet to take take time with her little sister's (7 &5) and doddle's over them..paints nails, curlers in the hair type of time..they love it too!

14. Elise is simply our most favorite 17 year old there is, we really do LIKE her and that is something that most parents don't say often enough.

15. Elise is an exceptional individual that you just can't help but love to be around.

16. Elise is generally a positive person and has a tendency to look on the bright side of things

17. Elise Stands for truth and righteousness, and gets peer lip smack for it but still doesn't back down

18. Elise is awesome to make pancakes or something yummy for breakfast on week-ends

19. Elise is responsible and trustworthy

20. Elise is beautiful inside and out!!

Happy Birthday Sweetie!!