Monday, May 11, 2009

Today I Celebrate Her

Looking back on three years

As a newborn
Six months:

May 11, 2007 - one year old
18 months oldTwo years old
Two and a half years old

Three years old
Eliza,

I can't imagine my world without you. I adore you from head to toe and count it my greatest of blessings that you were sent to our family. You've expanded my heart, unearthed abilities I didn't know I had and challenge me each day to be exercise more patience. Your sense of humor, explosive imagination and sensitive heart are qualities that I admire. You're gregarious, happy and love life. Thank you for your warm affection towards me and our family. Thank you for the past three years.

My greatest ambition is to raise you successfully. I hope you know that you are a beloved Child of God who has been blessed with many gifts. These gifts have and will continue to bless those you come in contact with. I feel that my attempt to use words to describe what you mean to me are feeble. As much as I love "words" - I fall short today. I love you, I love you, I love you.

Now, before you wet your pants with excitement, it's time we leave to pick up your Thomas birthday cake... you know, the one you've been asking to have since you first understood the concept of a birthday!

I'll love you forever,

Mama

7 comments:

The DeGracie's said...

It is truly amazing how much you love your daughter! I hope she has a wonderful birthday today! She is absolutely beautiful!

Audra said...

You always express your feelings so well! She is so adorable and sweet.

Kelsi {John, Jake, Georgia, Naomi, Alice} said...

Happy 3rd Birthday Eliza! Hooray for Thomas birthday cakes... love it ;)

Jen Bowen said...

Happy birthday to Eliza. She is a beautiful little girl.

*Jess* said...

a cute baby has turned into a beautiful preschooler :) Happy Birthday Eliza!

allirasmussen@gmail.com said...

oh my word...3 years!?!? wow! you are such a wonderful mom, ali, and i hope i can be more like you! i wish i could write like you ;)

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