"8"

Dear Payton Doty,

My baby is growing up. But, no matter how old you become you will always be the baby in our family. I will always call you baby, just like grandpa and grandma still to this day call me. Today you are eight years old today! Eight is a great age, with it comes many things. You will be baptized, receive the Holy Ghost and become a member of the church. You will start

to fast and gain more knowledge of the gospel to build your own testimony. You will begin to attend Activity Days and start to work on your "Faith in God" requirements that will prepare you to be a righteous Young Woman. Sounds like a

lot for such a young girl! But, we know YOU, We know your spirit and drive that is in you. You are a very special girl that has been blessed with many special qualities and gifts. From the moment you were born you had a face of determination and did not cry. You just curiously looked around at your new surroundings and the people that loved you and took it all in and adapted well. That is how you still are today, always ready to take on the world! You may be tiny, but you have a big voice that commands attention. Use that voice to always do good.

You have already made us so proud in such a short amount of time. We can't wait to see what else you are going to do in your life. Because

we know what you are capable of. You are so dear to us sweet Pay! We all love you so much! Have a wonderful birthday.

Love,
Mom, Dad, R.J. & Maddie