HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIA!!!

From a sweet, precocious four year-old to.... 30 years later...

VOILA!!! Mia is as beautiful on the inside and she is on the outside!

Despite the distance, Mia and I keep in touch with the small, everyday things of life as well as the big, important issues we both face. We love to be together but when we can't, we talk and get advice and ideas from each other. My kids tease me that Mia is my clone and I take that as a great compliment, but Mia is much more unique than that.

Things I love about Mia....

Mia wants to hear my stories and the details on everything.

Mia doesn't mind a certain amount of drama.

Mia loves her brothers and sisters and misses her family.

Mia is loyal and keeps relationships strong.

Mia is a great cook and homemaker.

Mia is a wonderful wife and mother.

Mia is spiritual and has a strong testimony.
Mia serves the Lord and has been a great example to her Young Women.

Mia plans neighborhood parties (like outdoor family movie night), has started new traditions in her community (a giant easter egg hunt), and throws birthday bashes for her children that are quite amazing (like decorating her whole basement like a tropical island!).

Mia loves food and shopping and long mountain walks (all with me).

Mia is going to do a half marathon this month with a friend who needed her.

MIA, Dad and I love you very much!