This is your life Katie.....

You were born Katherine Ann Hickey on June 1st, 1984 @ 12:35 pm
You were 19 inches long, 7 pounds 0 ounces
A perfect little girl, ten fingers, ten toes & beautiful!

You were named after your great-aunt Katherine on your father's side

and your Memi (my mom)

Your spoiling started with your ride home from the hospital in a chauffer driven Rolls Royce

Your older brother, Steven, adored you As you grew you had varied interests

Over the years your halloween costumes reflected your personality (funny & a princess):

We were blessed to be with you at most of your birthdays (yes we missed one!):

Some fav pics:

We were blessed to attend your many graduations:

And now you are a grown woman, 25, where have the years gone?

We are the most blessed parents to have had a part in your life. We can see God's hand on you since you were very young. He gave you the sweetest heart of any one we know and all those who come into contact with you are better just for knowing you. They can say "Because I knew you, I've been changed for good". You have a positive impact on whomever you meet. You have a heart for people, and the Lord is using that in your life. Follow close to Him always and you will be fulfilled.

It has been hard giving you up for a time, but because we know others all over the world get to experience your sweet, sweet spirit, we can let you go. (And we're also grateful to skype & facebook & email & .....)

We are so proud of you!

Your adoring parents....

May you have a blessed, blessed birthday.

Know you are loved very much on this side of the world!
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, OUR SWEET KATIE