Happy 13th Birthday, Kameryn Faith!

Happy 13th Birthday, Kameryn Faith!

I cannot fathom how thirteen years has passed so quickly.  

It seems like it was just yesterday you were swaddled in my arms after a long, 

hospital wait for your arrival.

And in the blink of an eye you are a TEENAGER.  I don't think my mama heart can take it.

Kameryn Faith,

You:

* Love to read. It is nothing for you to finish a book in one day.

* Still love fashion and accessories.  It's important to you to look your best, and I love that you take pride in your appearance.

* Are the resident babysitter wherever we go.  You are SO.GOOD.WITH.CHILDREN.  They are drawn to you.  You are responsible and loving, and don't mind chasing after them, no matter where we are.

* Are the sweetest friend. You are outgoing and warm, and a friend to everyone.

*Love to travel . . . mostly to places that are HOT and SUNNY!

Happy 13th Birthday, my love. You bring us joy each and every day!

Happy 12th Birthday, Kameryn Faith

When I was pregnant with Kam I was asked to keep a journal for an online pregnancy and motherhood site called, Storknet.  And I am so glad I did! Now, all these years later, I still have those journal entries. And it's been such fun to go back to read through them.  I read them all to Kam {and Tay!} last week, and they adored hearing about life before they were born. It seems like ages ago.  And today, we celebrate Kameryn's birthday. 

What?? 

Only one more year ~ 365 days ~ 8,760 hours ~ 525,600 minutes and she will officially be a teenager.  

Kameryn Faith . . . you are a tremendous blessing to this family each and every day.

You have grown so much this last year!  From ditching your glasses {most of the time}, in favor of contacts, to working on your artwork {drawing and painting are your favorites}, you are growing into such an amazing young lady.  You LOVE babies, and are a huge help in taking care of children.  You will be a great mama someday.

Happy Happy Birthday, Kam! You are a positive, joyful light in our lives.

Happy Birthday, Kameryn Faith!

I spent Saturday morning telling {re-telling?} Kam alllll the stories about her birth.

About how I had been in the hospital for two weeks.

How she was born, six weeks early, perfectly perfect . . . but perhaps a little tiny.

I told her how we had to have daily weigh-ins at the doctor for the first few weeks.

How she struggled at first, but then started growing like a champ.

 I told her all about the first time I left the house with her, and her sissies, all.by.myself.

How her sisters had conned me into using the "car cart", and I couldn't steer the thing to save my life.

 And about how I had her in the Ergo, and she must've sensed my fear because

she was screaming bloody murder . . . and I wanted to cry in the corner.

But ~ we persevered, and after that life was happily ever after. Sigh.

Ahhhh my Kameryn Faith . . . how has it been ELEVEN years since this:

 Kam, you are my little optimist.

You love life, and are up for any adventure.

You love to travel, and you capture every moment through your camera lens.

You love to be in front of the camera too, and are a beautiful model.

You are such a blessing to us.

I cannot wait to see what this year brings your way!

Double Digits for Kameryn Faith!

Happy Birthday, Kameryn!

I know I lament every year, but come on! Double digits???
How.does.this.happen???


Kameryn Faith, you blessed me beyond measure ten years ago
by making me a mama for the third time.
I love that by baby number three I thought I had it all figured out . . .
and then you came along, six weeks early, and took us on an amazing, new adventure.

* Kam, you are my Accessory Queen,

Bracelets, earrings, necklaces, headbands, and now ~ glasses . . .

you rock them all!

* You love pampering days ~

facials, manis, pedis, and hair-dos are your love language.

* But you equally love throwing your hair in a pony, and heading out on a hunting trip ~

days spent riding four-wheelers in the dust and dirt are among your favorite ways to spend time.

* You love summer days, time spent outdoors, adventuring, trips to the beach, 

and most of all ~ time with your family. 

*You are such a bright light in our lives, and we love you to the moon!

Kam through the years ♥

Kam's 1st Birthday

Kam's 2nd Birthday

Kam's 3rd Birthday

Kam's 4th Birthday

Kam's 5th Birthday

Kam's 6th Birthday

Kam's 7th Birthday

Kam's 8th Birthday

Kam's 9th Birthday