Merry Christmas Ava

My Sweet Baby Girl,

I know that you are attending the biggest birthday party of them all today, but I would give anything to have you here with me. This morning as your sisters were digging into their presents, I sat back thinking of how things would be if you were here. How much fun it would be to see your eyes light up over what Santa brought you and to hear you share your happiness with us. I miss you little girl. More and more every single day. Its been 2 1/2 years since I rubbed your chubby little cheeks. Every detail of your little body will be etched in my memory forever.

I love you Ava, forever and ever in my heart. One day, our family will be together and what a sweet reunion it will be.

XOXOXO,
Mommy

Merry Christmas!!

Olivia....

Olivia is the little girl that we helped provide Christmas for this year. Doing this was simply an amazing feeling. Seeing Ally pick out clothes and toys for this little girl melted my heart. For those who wanted to know what we bought for her, here is your list :)

-- Winter Coat
-- Hat with gloves
-- 3 complete outfits
-- Diapers
-- Wooden puzzles w/ peg handles
-- Shape Sorter
-- Blocks
-- Stackable Cups
-- Elmo Music Toy

Best matched the amount of money we spent so we could buy even more for her. All together, for this family we were able to come up with almost 3,000. That is what Christmas is all about.

My Gift to Ava

This year, I have decided to "adopt" a little girl Ava's age to buy Christmas for. The little girl that we are providing Christmas for is 26 months old and has many health issues. Both her and her mother have been in and out of the hospital recently and it has put alot of stress on the family. To top it all off, she also has a 6 week old sister and the mother cannot be left alone with the kids for even the shortest amount of time. The father has lost his job and is having a hard time finding one due to the hours that he would be able to work. Please pray for me that I will be able to help give this family what every family deserves....a Christmas together. Every child needs a gift to open for Christmas and I want to do my best to make sure this little girl has an awesome Christmas.

Ava, I hope you are proud baby girl. I'm doing this for you. I love and miss you tons.

Kernersville Christmas Parade

The Kernersville Christmas parade was this past weekend and it was sooooo cold. Ally and I were in it with her Dance company. Can't wait til next year when we get to walk instead of ride in the back of a truck. Maybe it will be a little bit warmer then. :-)

1 Year Old

It's my birthday and I'll cry if I want to!! Well I've actually been a really good girl today. I started walking all by myself today and I am so proud. I've been able to do it for a while now, but I just pretended to be lazy :-) I fooled them, didnt I?? Anyway, Mommy threw me a big ol' birthday party this past weekend and I had so much fun. The cake...well I tore it up. I got some really cool presents too. Speaking of, Christmas is coming up and my sister is pretty pumped about it so I think I should be excited too. Something about the Santa Claus guy. We'll see. Off I go!

Happy Birthday To My Sweet Rainbow

Adalyn,

A year ago today so many people were praying for your safe arrival. I was a nervous wreck, but so anxious to meet you. At 12:41am on December 1st, 2009, I heard the most beautiful sound in the world; your cry. You looked just like your sisters. I was so happy to finally have you in my arms. Time has flown by and now you are a year old. Your personality is blooming and you are absolutely beautiful. Full of wonder and excitement. I love watching you learn and explore. I love you little girl....forever and always, you will always be my baby. Happy 1st Birthday Ady.

XOXO,
Mommy