Emily is one!!!!

Our little Emsy turned one yesterday. The weather was exactly the same as it was the day she was born. Sunny and rainy:)  she will have a birthday party on Saturday but I wanted to write down about what has been so special about her first year of life. Emily has always been a quiet kind of soul from the time she was in my tummy.  She has remained the same as she was as a newborn; a quiet observer. I love that James micheal can make her giggle like crazy, I love her chubby thighs and adorable dimple. She has the most beautiful big eyes and is slow to fuss.  She has been a quiet reminder of God's love in our home. She has fit in to our family like she's always been here. She is patient and kind.  

Last night she woke up around 11:30 and was fussing, which is usual for her(she wants a bottle mostly). But last night she didn't want the bottle, she reached out to me and said,"momma!" I was surprised because she never says my name, ever.....I mean ever.  So I picked her up and cuddled her in her blanket and sat in the rocking chair with her. I sang a couple of lullabies to her and told her I loved her....she looked at me when I said that, smiled, touched my cheek with her little chubby hand and fell asleep instantly.  Lets just say I started crying...what a tender mercy this little girl has been in my life and what a blessing it is to be her mommy. This experience was a perfect example of who she is, not requiring much but loving you regardless of my imperfections. Thanks Heavenly Father for our little one year old.  We love you Emily....you are such a wonderful daughter of God!