This weekend was a special weekend for our family because our baby girl turned 13 on Friday. We celebrated on Friday with a birthday party and slumber party. Saturday was a memory making day as we had a mom and daughter day, having tea and talking about things she will be facing in the future. Today we went to a very elegant brunch as a family where Daddy presented her with a purity ring.
Where does the time go. It seems like yesterday Daddy would wrap her up all warm and snug like a little burrito and place her in my arms. Then came my beautiful little girl toddling behind me with her soft pink baby doll in tow. Then came her love for books, American Girl dolls, ballet and ice skating. Now, if you walked into her room you would see it covered in Seattle Mariners pictures and horse posters. Most importantly if you were to look into her heart you would see her love for Jesus. As nearly every day you can see her diligently reading her Bible and currently preparing for a 30 hour famine that she will be involved in, with her youth group, to help raise money for starving children in Africa.
You are a treasure to us Emily. Now matter how old you get you will always be my Baby Doll, my precious gift from God and you will always be loved by your Daddy, Mommy and brother. Happy 13th, Birthday Emily!
You’ve done it again … I’m bawling like a baby! So, so happy for you Emily. I love you sweetie. Happy birthday. I believe in you and I support you in all your hopes and dreams and goals. God has an incredible plan for your life. Can’t wait to see how you “leave a legacy.”
Love from your god-mamma.