Happy 12th Birthday, Taylor Grace!

It has been such a whirlwind of a year ~ celebrating milestones and making memories ~

that the end of the school year, summertime, and this girl's birthday has kind of snuck up on me.

My youngest baby girl now towers over me.

She is beautiful and smart and creative

and she turns 12 today!

Taylor Grace, you amaze me every single day.

You are intuitive and caring.

Hard~working and generous.

You take the very best care of your guinea pig, Rob.

You love family, and enjoy adventure.

You are so much fun, and I cannot wait to see what this next year brings for you.

Happy Birthday, Baby Girl!

I love you so big!!

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.