Gotcha Day Party!

First Gotcha Day Celebration!

Boy, am I behind in life or what?!!! Yes, we celebrated Levi's first Gotcha Day on February 28, 2012.  And yes, today is April 26 and I'm just now posting the pictures!  Let's just say life with a two year old is busy, busy, and busy but a blessed life indeed.

Dear Levi,
How could I begin to describe this last year?  I'm in tears now as I think of how my heart explodes with love for you.  From the moment I saw your picture, I loved you.  And, that love grows exponentially with each smile, giggle, new word, and new personality trait you develop.  You have a spunk for life that is contagious.  You find joy in the smallest things, and you've taught me to savor each moment.  You are a mommy's boy through and through...promise me that will never change, Ok?  :) 

I stand in awe of the Lord's divine plan and His perfect timing.  Happy Gotcha Day to my beautiful son!

A Christmas to Remember

Levi, remember our first Christmas as a family?

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Remember when...

• You first discovered that Jesus was once a baby, just like you.
• You cried and clawed your way out of Santa's lap!
• You received more gifts than Santa's sleigh could hold.
• Your favorite present was a Thomas the Train set.
• You saw me on stage at the Christmas Candlelight service and yelled, "MOMMY!"
• You took your first bite of fruitcake...and then promptly spit it out!
• You took your first bite of chocolate covered cherries...and said, "More peez."
• I sat and watched you sleep on Christmas Eve thanking God for my precious child.

Just as Mary treasured up all her memories of young Jesus, I'm storing away each special moment in my heart. This will be a Christmas to remember for sure!