Ready, Set, Go!

Dear Emily -

You have without any doubt, found your feet. They are a-movin'! You want to walk everywhere you can, and are so proud of yourself.

Today you and I kept Jennifer and her kids company while she ran a long distant errand for her husband. The stop, to pick up something for the tractor. Not only did you walk through the store, but then walked over to the tractors that were lined up. You held my hand part way... you are just so cute!

This evening, Emily, you made me laugh. After arriving back home we drove your sisters to the store to get a treat. I walked around to your side to get you out of the car and "HIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!" is what you yelled when I opened the door, haha. You pet a persons dog at the store, an old employee who has known you since before you were born. Inside the store, as you walked on your own, you grabbed some hand soap and announced that THIS was what you wanted. I grinned inside while watching you following me using your newly found legs. You had a few admirers who you also left with a little chuckle :)

I love you Emily. Every day you touch someones life. Whether it's a retouch of my own, your siblings, or your friends.... you touch someones life. Today you leaned forward and gave me the sweetest kiss. I feel so blessed to be able to experience all you have to share each and every day :)

The two sisters who love you to pieces!

Happy 1st Birthday!!!

Dear Emily -

We're almost at a month overdue, but a post that is without doubt a need be. On your 1st birthday, June 8th, your dad picked your sisters, you, and I up and we headed in to town for a photo session.... to capture you on your first birthday. Although the first set of pictures turned out well, you became quite tired - understandable since you didn't end up with a nap at all earlier. We had to go back in for reshoots a few weeks later.

Here are a few!

My three beautiful daughters<3

Sweet Love

Dear Emily -

Time moves too fast. I want to be able to capture every day with you, and stop time - just for a moment, just a moment longer - and take in everything about you all over again. Every day you grow and change, making new progresses that leave me so proud. You're now walking almost everywhere, although when crawling you do so pretty fast! You've learned a few sign language words that have left me bouncing in excitement and emailing your father to share such pride with him. The most adorable one, which you are very proud of, is the sign for "more". Your little pincher fingers come together and tap while your adorable little eyes grin :)

As I feel such deep love and pride for you, I think of your dad. Not a day goes by I don't think him in my heart, and look forward to when you're ready to spend more time with him and he's able to watch you, hold you, curl up with you and feel the pride and love I feel for you... with you up against him :) You are amazing Emily, so amazing.

Tonight I was talking on the phone with a friend who struggled with trying to conceive her twins for many years. While we chatted, you fell asleep with your head on my shoulder. I stroked your hair and forhead, giving you kisses occasionally, and just looking at you.... wow.... you're my daughter! I love you so much.

I wonder what tomorrow will bring, what new progress you'll make. Every day you show something new :)