In Honor of You-

As I laid in Gabriela’s bed the other day with my sweet baby girl I listened to the relaxing sound machine of the ocean waves crashing and the fan blowing on my face. I laid there just rubbing her sweet little hand in mine. It was cold and soft. It reminded me so much of my dear Kay-Kay ( my grandmother who passed away 2 weeks before I had Gabriela) As young as Gabi is she already reminds me of my dear grandmother. She is such a sweet baby, so loving and nurturing… just as Kay-Kay was. When I think of people that were truly instrumental in my life in these 27 years my grandmother is very high on that list. She was such a remarkable person. She was an incredible mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was loved by everyone who knew her and everyone that knew her was truly blessed to know such a fine lady. Her life wasn’t always easy but she always had a smile on her face and went through life with such grace and poise and was amazing in everything she did.

So, The other day Gabriela turned 20 months. (4 months until 2...wait didn’t she JUST turn 1? ) ;) I really can’t believe our sweet, little baby girl is already almost two years old. She brings so much happiness and love into our life. Hard to remember what life was like before her and can’t even fathom life without her. She is a little ball of energy(she totally gets that from daddy), has an amazing sense of humor(from her mama of course), loves to sing, dance, play and eat all day long. I always knew that John and I would make a beautiful child-when it was the Lord’s will- however I had no idea how beautiful God would make our baby. Looking at Gabriela shows me everyday how much he loves me by giving me this awesome gift. I feel so honored to be her mama and I am FOREVER grateful to God for giving her to us. As John and I look forward to watching her grow(not too fast though..;) ) We are forever indebted to God for giving her to us. I know as we go on living this life my sweet Kay-Kay is watching over us and helping me be the wife, mom and person I am supposed to be. My life has become so full and I am so thankful every morning I wake up and every night I lay my head on that pillow that this is the life that has been chosen for me.