Dear Belle,
A year ago today (July 17 at 12:06pm) our life changed as we knew it. Our precious second daughter was born. A blessing that can not be put into words.
Today is your first birthday. I sit here while you are asleep thinking about how blessed we are to have you. Your eyelashes are fluttering as you breath so softly. Sound Asleep.
You have been such a joy, my little cuddle baby. I love when you rest your precious head in my neck or lean in to give me open mouth kisses. I am awed by who you are, how God made you in His perfect image.
Belle, our sweet second born, each day I cherish you. I do not try to rush into the next stage as I know how quickly it will come and go. I blink when I look at you to try and capture the moments as photographs in my memory. You are very independent and I know that the characteristics you have are preparing you for the life ahead. I pray that you will grow up loving God and loving life. Sitting here makes me realize how quickly time here on Earth passes by. Moments turn into memories.
You are a perfect fit in our family. I pray that we will always be close and that you and Snow White will always be the best of friends. You are Daddy’s little princess and always will be..no matter how old you may be.
You look so peaceful as you sleep, it will only be a few hours till we wake up and celebrate you!
We love you Belle, Happy birthday!
~Mommy
Mama to 3 Blessings
Thursday 7th of January 2010
How sweet! I have tears in my eyes reading this - I can relate our baby girl is 8 months & she started crawling today, it makes me sad because she is growing so fast. I feel like she was just born.