August 23, 2010

MM29


Allyson Kay joined our family 22 years ago today. Happy Birthday Baby Girl!
I remember this picture like it was yesterday...the girls were so excited to meet their new baby sister.


Allyson has always had her dad wrapped around her finger...



Ally is...
1. So Cute. She got away with pretty much everything. Always. All she had to do was smile that crooked smile and look at you with those big blue eyes...(just ask Amy)
2. Funny. She could get us all laughing...pretty much anytime. Her laugh is infectious.
3. Kind and Giving. She will give anything just to brighten someones day or bring them some happiness. Last week a special delivery guy brought me 1 doz. beautiful pink roses with a letter from Ally... She had asked him to go and get them and bring them to me just to brighten my day.
4. Spiritual. She has always loved God and had a strong testimony that strengthens and lifts all of us. Her faith is amazing. We're so grateful that she's a missionary right now. While it is oh so hard to have her away from us for 18 months...we are so thankful she is on a mission. We know she is touching many lives...without question, she's blessing ours.
5. Friendly. Everyone she meets becomes her friend. When Ally was in 3rd grade, one of her best friends was Aaron. He was blind and had Cerebral Palsy. Aaron had a teacher who spent the entire day with him and helped him. Ms. Ewing told us how Ally would spend every lunch sitting with Aaron and making sure he was happy. They would laugh and tell stories and jokes. Sometimes Aaron would call her name really loud in the middle of class, just to make sure she was close by. Aaron invited Ally to the movies one day with his family. They sat toward the back of the theater and Ally whispered to Aaron everything that was happening. The next day at school they were talking about it and laughing when someone said, "How can HE go to the movies, he can't even see?!" Ally replied, "He can to see, he just sees differently."

6. Sensitive. She always worries that everyone feels loved, cared for and is happy
7. Smart. She can figure out just about anything...and she is not afraid to work hard. She made the Deans List last year! WooHoo!!
8. Loving. Ally has always been blessed with a gift to love everyone and shows it in countless ways.
9. Humble. She has no idea how amazing she is.
10. Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful inside and out...
Happy Birthday Ally... We love you!

3 comments:

Ashley Marx said...

happy birthday ally!! i've wanted to be just like her since the day i met her. she is amazing.

Allison Barnes said...

Happy Birthday Ally!! I hope she has a great day in Texas!! SHe is an amazing girl!

JENNIE! said...

My little al pal is one amazing little girl. we are really missing her right now!@!!