Happy 14th Birthday Marissa

Marissa turned the big 14 today. Yesterday, as part of her birthday gift we had her pick her favorite place to eat. She chose Rodizio Brazilian Steakhouse grill in downtown Denver. They have rotisserie grilled meats that they bring to your table and slice the different types of meat right onto your plate. We definitely felt like we were going to explode after we were done eating. Here are a few pictures of Marissa enjoying her day.



Kylee, Marissa and Nicky





The family





Marissa eating her first round of chicken hearts.





Rotisserie Caramelized Pineapple, our favorite.





14 things we love about Marissa,

We love her.....

1. Smile
2. Her big heart
3. Honesty
4. How clumsy she is
5. Thoughtfulness
6. Ability to stand up for what she believes in
7. Ability to not leave people out
8. Ever growing testimony of our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ
9. Competitive side
10. Creativity
11. Inner beauty
12. Big Brown Eyes
13. Ability to put on a good debate
14. For her just being her

Marissa you brought tears of Joy to my eyes the day you were born as they put you into my arms. Today you still bring tears of Joy to my eyes as I watch you become a beautiful young lady.

We love you and hope you had a wonderful Birthday.

Happy Easter