This past Saturday Dix and I hosted Louisa's surprise 21st birthday party. We had such a blast doing the decorating and shopping for it. It was great to get together with the people that love Louisa and share that night with her. She was genuinely surprised and appreciative, which made the whole thing that much better! Here are the top 10 things I love about my sweet sister-in-law Louisa:
1. Her confidence: Louisa is an ambitious, can-do person. She doesn't seem afraid of anything, a quality that I look up to in someone of my age-group.
2. Her creativity: Louisa is always crafting. I once saw her free-hand a peacock with face paint and it was gorgeous! She has skills that I envy.
3. Her cooking skills: Louisa has a knack for creating everything delicious; one of the reasons I love to visit her at her apartment.
4. Her passion: Anyone who meets Louisa knows that she doesn't just live her life going through the motions. She does what she loves, and she doesn't fake it. EVER. I appreciate that quality in a world that seems so insincere at times.
5. Her dimples: I've always been a bit jealous of her cute smile. When she gets really excited or happy, her face lights up and you can see her dimples.
6. Her style: Louisa is always dressed in something cute and she knows how to add a personal touch to every outfit whether it is the addition of a great accessory of tying her scarf in a way that I've never seen before.
7. The way she loves children: Louisa is always holding and playing with a baby when there is one around. It's easy to see that children really like her which makes me sure that she will be a great mother to her own children.
8. The way she gets so excited when she tells a story: One of my favorite things about Louisa is listening to her tell a story. She gets so excited and makes even little things sound epic! I grew up in a family of storytellers and I love listening to people who are enthusiastic when they speak.
9. Her gratitude: Whenever I do something for Louisa, it doesn't go unnoticed. She is always kind and expresses her gratitude. I wish there were more of this quality in others.
10. Her testimony of Jesus Christ: There have been a number of occasions when I have heard Louisa beautifully bear her testimony of the Savior. There is no doubt in my mind that she knows and feels what she says she does (like I said she doesn't just go through the motions). She is a great example to me and I learn so much from her.
1. Her confidence: Louisa is an ambitious, can-do person. She doesn't seem afraid of anything, a quality that I look up to in someone of my age-group.
2. Her creativity: Louisa is always crafting. I once saw her free-hand a peacock with face paint and it was gorgeous! She has skills that I envy.
3. Her cooking skills: Louisa has a knack for creating everything delicious; one of the reasons I love to visit her at her apartment.
4. Her passion: Anyone who meets Louisa knows that she doesn't just live her life going through the motions. She does what she loves, and she doesn't fake it. EVER. I appreciate that quality in a world that seems so insincere at times.
5. Her dimples: I've always been a bit jealous of her cute smile. When she gets really excited or happy, her face lights up and you can see her dimples.
6. Her style: Louisa is always dressed in something cute and she knows how to add a personal touch to every outfit whether it is the addition of a great accessory of tying her scarf in a way that I've never seen before.
7. The way she loves children: Louisa is always holding and playing with a baby when there is one around. It's easy to see that children really like her which makes me sure that she will be a great mother to her own children.
8. The way she gets so excited when she tells a story: One of my favorite things about Louisa is listening to her tell a story. She gets so excited and makes even little things sound epic! I grew up in a family of storytellers and I love listening to people who are enthusiastic when they speak.
9. Her gratitude: Whenever I do something for Louisa, it doesn't go unnoticed. She is always kind and expresses her gratitude. I wish there were more of this quality in others.
10. Her testimony of Jesus Christ: There have been a number of occasions when I have heard Louisa beautifully bear her testimony of the Savior. There is no doubt in my mind that she knows and feels what she says she does (like I said she doesn't just go through the motions). She is a great example to me and I learn so much from her.
We had such a great time decorating for the party. Our theme was yellow; Louisa's favorite color. Everything looked so bright and fun. It was great.
Travis and Katie smiling for the camera... It was so great to see them!
This is cute baby William. He was adorable and didn't cry when I held him... Loved it!
The Boys and Girls teams for our game of OUTBURST. We had a blast (p.s the girls won)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOUISA! WE LOVE YOU!
This is so fun Becca Boo :) I bet Louisa really loved it!
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