growing up

Baby sis is growing up fast! She makes my heart melt!!

Baby sister has recently discovered coloring- she LOVES to color!

 Cutie pie dressed for church

 Taking her first steps w/ the walker on her own. 

 First pigtails :)

In 3 days we'll celebrate her first birthday!  So excited and thankful to watch this cutie grow up!

Getting ready...

On Friday my sweet baby turns 1.  I've been flooded with emotions.  I am so thankful to be blessed with this sweet cuddly baby.  This is one of my favorite ages b/c they learn so much so fast.  Right now she's changing daily, and it's so fun to watch.  BUT when I think about how fast this year went by, it's like a blur!  I barely remember her as a tiny baby.  That part makes me kinda sad. lol
Saturday we'll have family over for a small party.  I've been getting ready and now I'm getting stressed b/c I feel like I still have so much to do. lol

We're having a bee themed party.  I made her a tutu this weekend. :)

emotional basket case

Yes, that's me, an emotional mess!  In 2 weeks my sweet little cuddly baby will be 1.  I'm in TEARS as I write this.  Seems silly I know, but this year has FLOWN by.  It's SO bittersweet.  I miss the sweet newborn stage, the newness of everything.  But I'm super thankful for a healthy 1 year old (well almost 1).

8/2011 the night before meeting my 2nd daughter

 Waiting in recovery to meet her was torture, but when hubby finally placed her in my arms, it was love at first sight!  

 Sisters meeting for the first time.  I melt into a giant puddle of a mess whenever I think back to this day and this moment.  I was so amazed at the instant love these 2 girls had for each other. 

I'm so thankful the Lord chose to bless me with these 2 sweet girls.  Looking forward to celebrating this sweet birthday with family! 

My 3 loves

Yes I LOVE them SO much!  So thankful for God's blessings, they make me overwhelmingly happy!!!

Sometimes I look at them and can't believe they're mine!  They're super amazing.

dedication

Baby girl was dedicated at our church last night.  She looked so pretty in her dress :)

The pastor talking.  I didn't want to post a full shot w/ daddy and sissy in the pic b/c there are other people in there that I'm not sure would approve of being in my blog. lol

 I made her a pretty new bow to go w/ her new dress

 Little doll baby

 It's amazing, anytime we take a picture with them, they never smile at the same time. lol

 My beautiful girls!

Bake time

Earlier this week we made whoppie pies... Big sis had so much fun baking.  She can't see me in the kitchen now w/out wanting to help. lol  

Happy 4th!

Happy Independence Day from me and my inspirations! :)