Could it be possible that it was just six years ago I stood with swollen ankles and a belly full of life about to emerge and make the world a little more joyful by adding her lilting giggles and excitable spirit?
There was no room to move. She had outgrown her shell.
It was time.
She arrived a few weeks early and stole our hearts right out from under us.
And I’ve never been the same.
Little girl’s actual birthday is tomorrow and as tradition follows, I’ll be posting my annual letter to her. However, I also decided that I will present each of my children with a slide show highlighting the past year of their lives so I thought I would share the finished product with you today.
Since I just came up with this plan, I included a few of photos at the very beginning that were from her babyhood. Everything else is from the past year – from birthday to birthday.
Truthfully? It’s a little long and I’m thinking only family might be interested; however, I do promise some good tunes (three of them to be exact).
I’m linking with my sweet friend Erin at It’s Grace for Mama’s Heart today as well because well…you will see my heart all over these photos.
Natalie, that was wonderful!! What a beautiful momento for your sweet girl-something you and she can treasure forever. I love the songs you chose-they are full of life and love and truth. I love the kids’ Scooby Doo bags..way too cool.
And that Mercy Me song? Love it. But isn’t it so sad to think that our babies will believe some of those lies?
Happy birthday to your sweet girl!!
Thanks for linking up and sharing your beautiful heart..
E
Thanks, sweet friend! When I put this up, I suspected only my family would actually watch it because it’s long…And then I thought of you and suspected you might watch it, too!
I love your friendship. Thank you for taking the time.
Must catch-up – I’ll be out running around today so I’ll try and give you a ring so we can connect!
Awwww! So sweet!
What a way to show how much you love that sweet girl — I mean, truly, she will TREASURE this. I’ve been inspired because I think my girls would just think their own personal slideshow would be like the best thing ever.
Beautiful. I love that last song about being beautiful too. I love looking at pictures even if I have no clue who people are. I can’t believe my little guy is going to be two on Sunday already-and soon enough I’ll be saying I can’t believe he’s six already!
Lovely! She is a sweetheart. You two are doing a wonderful job raising this little girl. I’m excited to see how the Lord will bless her (and her brothers) in the coming years.
P.S. – I laughed out loud when the Halloween picture with the good doctor came up! Fabulous!
So sweet:) and I loved seeing your face in these photos:-) and wonderful traditions to begin…great ideas for mama’s like me:) sending you love and joy!