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 Taylor Grace!

Tay Tay, you are nine years old!
How can that be??

Taylor Grace,
You bring us such joy each and every day.

You are such a big helper;
whether helping Daddy out in the shop,
or cleaning with Mama in the house,
you are always happy to lend a hand.

You like things neat and tidy,
and keep your room spick and span.

You LOVE animals.
From toting Luna around, to letting Diamond chase you,
and even getting the calves to eat from your hand,
you have such a calming way with our pets.

You always smell SO good, lol!
I know that's a funny thing to include in a birthday post,
but you have about a million different lotions and fragrance sprays,
and you always smell so delicious.

One of the things I love most right now is how much you enjoy being read to.
You couldn't sit still long enough for stories when you were tiny,
so it is such a joy to be able to snuggle and read together now.
And you love reading on your own as well.
You often have a book in your hand!

You are our bright ray of sunshine, Miss Tay,
and we can't wait to see what this year has in store for you!

Love you to the moon!

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Happy 8th Birthday, Tay Tay

Happy 8th Birthday to our Taylor Grace.

It doesn't seem possible that it's been eight whole years since the day you were born;

but conversely, it seems we've known you an eternity.

Taylor, you keep us on our toes every day.

* You are kind and thoughtful;

and as you get older, you are the biggest helper!

*You like things neat and tidy {like big Sis, Sierra}

*You are the only person in this house that can scoop up Luna, and tote her around.

She wouldn't tolerate even a second of that nonsense from any of the rest of us.

*You know what you want, and you are particular about how you want it.

Just because you're the youngest does not mean you'll let others walk all over you.

*You're a homebody like your mama.

*You still maintain that you are never getting married 

{you don't want to have to share the parmesan cheese}, 

nor having children {they're too loud, and you want your freedom}.

And that as soon as you turn 18 you are buying yourself a pig.

*You are gentle and loving with animals.

It will not surprise me one bit if you grow up to work with animals in some capacity.

You are such a bright ray of sunshine in our lives.

You make us laugh each and every day.

We love you to the moon, Taylor Grace! ♥

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