We Have Entered Double Digits

It was almost exactly 5 years ago when I met D for the first time. She was running around the house trying to hide from N. Her smile and laugh were as infectious then as they are now.

2 days oldFirst Christmas
Riding Dumbo at Disneyland with Daddy

The first of many pictures post mani/pedi

That infectious smile

Dear D,

It has been a privilege to watch you grow. I've seen you lose teeth, win soccer games, learn to write cursive and grow into your own. I cherish our girly times together and all the time we spend in front of a mirror primping for the day. I love to watch you with E and Zoe. You were made to be their older sister with all the doting and loving that you show to them.

You are a blessing in my life. Although you are not my daughter by birth, you are still a daughter in my heart.

I'm so excited to be sharing this birthday with you. Not only are you turning 10 today, but you have also been born into Jesus this last week too. I know He has many plans for you D. You are made in His perfect image. I look forward to the next decade with you.

You are our first blessing. We cannot wait to see what God has in store for you. We know it will be as amazing as you are to us. We love you Yella.