Friday, June 10, 2011

Happy Birthday Ashlee!!

June 11th is Ashlee's 12th birthday! We are so excited to be here in Temecula to celebrate this special day with her. She's going to be performing in a huge dance recital and we're glad we will be here to watch her and cheer for her! Some things we love about Ashlee are...


She's very prepared and organized. Grandma Tutu remembers when Ashlee came to visit us in Idaho..."I was impressed that her purse was packed with all possible objects to prepare for any eventuality." (I put this in because Mom's quote sounded just like something Papa would have said.) Ashlee keeps everyone around her organized and is very helpful in reminding her parents about where and when she needs to be dropped off at places, which is helpful considering her busy schedule.

She's a very hard worker. Many of you don't know this, but Ashlee is currently enrolled in EIGHT dance classes. She goes to dance class every day for at least 3 hours or more. We are just in awe of her dedication, self-discipline, and commitment to her dancing. She is a very graceful dancer and she has great energy and perfect rhythm (she must have gotten that from Marci's side of the family).
Ashlee is very conscientious, especially considering her age. She is gracious at accepting compliments, she knows the right time to be humble and the right time to be proud. She seems very mature beyond her years, she is an articulate speaker, and she is very self-sufficient. I have to remind myself sometimes that she is only 12 and not a teenager... yet.

Even though this picture is super old, it shows Ashlee's nurturing side. She has always been a great tender for both sides of her family. She will be a great Mom one day!
We love you Ashlee and we hope you have a wonderful birthday!

2 comments:

Troy and Nancee Tegeder said...

Wow Ash!! Impressive. Happy Birthday. Wish we could be there for your dance recital!

Dangcutekids said...

Ashlee you're amazing! We miss you. Keep being the incredible example that you are!