Dear Isabelle,

Today you are 11.  I don't know where the time went.  You are becoming such an amazing young woman.  I am so grateful you are in our family.  You are:

athletic

creative

intelligent

insightful

a friend to all

an example

spiritual

helpful

courageous

loving

my angel

Happy birthday, sweetie.  I love you more than words can say!

Love, Mom