It was Sunday afternoon, August 25, 2002, and the planning of this celebration started. No one was more excited about having a girl than I was, except, of course, my mother, Maria Rosales. Isabella stole my heart with the very first ultrasound. She came into this world on her due date, smiling as usual. She was as perfect then as she is now. Isabella has always exceeded my expectations. Her empathy, sweetness, intelligence & kind heart make it impossible not to fall in love with her. Her character and behavior makes you realize that the world is a good place and that there is hope for humanity. I am overjoyed to be able to share this day with our most immediate family and friends. We look forward to seeing all of you; eating, drinking and dancing the night away!! To Isabella, If God gave me a choice of any girl in the world to be my daughter, I would run to you. You are my greatest gift and the love of my life. I am forever grateful for the honor of watching you grow up and developing into a lovely lady. I won the lottery of life with all my kids, but God bestowed me with a best friend in you. I love you to infinity and beyond. With Love from a very Grateful Mother, Ana del Carmen Rosales Halliwell