Friday, April 15, 2011

M... MOMents

Life is made up of lots of moments. But as a mom, some of those are just MOMents. At 7:00 this morning, my baby girl turned one.
Our Stelly Bean.
Our realized dream.
The baby we hoped and prayed and tried and cried for for over 3 years.
The baby who helped soften some of the scars of the past.
The baby who looks more like her mom than her dad.
The baby who hates to get dirty.
Who instead of going crazy in her baths, just lies back and relaxes like she's at the spa.
Who loves bunnies, bubbles, balloons, powdered donuts, family, playing tag and long naps.
She's serious and loving but also has a funny bone.
She's everything we hoped she would be.
She's more than we imagined she could be.
And I am beyond thankful for every moment with her and for each MOMent with which she blesses me.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET STELLA CLAIRE!

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9 comments:

Erica Rinella said...

Congratulations on you family and all that you have overcome. Enjoy every single MOMemt (as I know you do. Happy Birthday Miss Stella, thank you for bringing peace and (more)love and (more)happiness into your family.

Bethany said...

Oh my heavens - that baby girl is 1! I know what she means to you, your family, your heart! Your path, however painful, was always leading to her and what a treasure she is! Happy Birth Day, baby Stella, your a beautiful dream come true!

Karen said...

Happy Birthday Stella!!!!!!! She's just precious!!!!

Ella said...

Happy Birthday Stella; she is so sweet n' precious! I hope you had a magical day! Lovely post~

Kim D. said...

Love the picture!!! You have such an eye for a cool shot! Happy Birthday, Stella. I've enjoyed following your journey, Kristi. What a special one-year-old.

Anonymous said...

So beautiful!! You seem to have a such an eye for photography! I love the look on her face and the balloons on the chair, it is so pretty! Hope she had a wonderful day! Happy Birthday!! :)

Heather said...

yeah! happy birthday!

Kaylee said...

Oh I just love her! And I love you and Wow there were a lot of prayers to get her here. Such a gift to see God's blessings flow!

g-girl said...

what a great gift you received a year ago on this day. she is absolutely gorgeous. :)