Celebrating Anna

Today's blog is devoted entirely to Amazing Anna.
Today she turns 17 and it is hard to believe she has
become the beautiful young lady she is  in so
short a time.   I love this picture because it is just 
pure sweetness. 

This is Anna with Hope when Hope was a baby.
But Anna as a baby---well---she was tiny--all
4lb 15oz of her.

The same day Anna joined our family so did Cat-Cat.  Lance
bought him for Anna that day and he has been a
constant companion to Anna ever since.
A well-traveled feline, he has been to Texas
several times, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arizona,
and Florida.  He has traveled in backpacks on
planes and carseats in SUVs.  He was also
featured in just about every picture Anna had
made for a few years.

Another favorite was Rocky.  He became Anna's
dog when she was four months old and even though
he's been gone for 7 years he remains in the family
hall of fame.  He was devoted to Anna and even
killed a snake that was in her path when she was little.

Anna at 2.  She's on the playset at White Buffalo
which is our favorite get-away spot.  We've been
there 25 times in Anna's lifetime.

At White Buffalo again.

Becoming a beautiful lady.  This was last year the
day before her Sweet Sixteen.

This year just after the Lady Knights won their
National Championship game.  Anna is blessed
with the sweetest teammates and most Godly coaches.
Knights' Basketball has been such a blessing
in her life.  She is anxious for practice to begin
in August.

Happy Birthday, Anna.  You are a blessing
to our family and we wouldn't have been complete
without you.  You bring a huge sense of humor and
wit to our times together.  You are our star athlete.
Your love for the Lord and your desire to please
Him inspires us as we live for Him.  We're
so thankful the Lord sent you to us.  Thank you
for being the person you are.  We love you.