Happy 8th Birthday, Gloria!

Then

Now
 She received an early morning phone call from Lita

 After waiting for almost everyone to wake up (Allia was recovering from illness so we let her sleep in), she finally opened family gifts

She was really excited about the guitar from Lito and Lita

And a cool watch from Pawpaw and Manah

We made a yummy birthday cake and were even able to make it to daily mass, minus Allia, where she received a birthday blessing. What a great way to celebrate our Gloria! 

You are such a sweet, sensitive girl with lots of ambition and a great student. I love how you are always eager to pray and lead family prayers. I am happy to see what God has in store for you this next year.