• Apr. 7, 2008 ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCYLILLIE!!
Today, our Little sweetheart is a year old!! We are all in shock. Truly!! This year has really blown by! God is so good in placing this little sweetie in our home.
Lucy, we all hope you have the best birthday today! You are such a joy in our lives.
There will be several tributes to our Little Girlie for her special day, so we will be linking them as they are posted! We will also be adding pictures too!
Happy Birthday Loolie. We are all so proud of you!!
Wow. It has been a year. A year. And I love you more now than I did then, though I don't know how that is possible. It is 3 am here now, on the 7th. Last year at this time, I was just starting to have the hard contractions. I woke up after a bit of rest and woke up the midwife. It was time.

29 minutes later, we met you for the first time. Our little girl. Jocelyn and I knew you were going to be a girl. We were ready for one. You were so tiny. And content. You nursed well and were so sweet. The next weeks were full of joy and trying desperately to figure out a name for you!!
And now, a year later, you are still so sweet and content. I cannot believe a year has passed.
You are such a little baby doll still. So smart and loving.
You let Caleb grab you around the neck and give you all the hugs he wants, and you hardly make a peep.
I love your little delicate fingers and the way you sing with me, reaching the right pitches and stopping and holding the words you can't even speak yet. Your words are only understood by us, but I know you understand so much more than you can tell us yet! We love your aaaah when you say yes and the way you have started shaking your head yes and no.
Had we ever put you down sooner, I am sure you would be running around by now, but we all want to hold you, so it is a small sacrifice.
Besides, to see you stand from crouching is so fun, and you do it so well now. We are anticipating those first real steps.
But don't expect to be put down too much just because you start walking. We will still be holding you all the time!
I cannot even say how you have captured your Daddy's heart. To see his eyes light up and a huge smile on his face each time he sees you and the way he just watches you is priceless.
You simply light up the room, my little darling!
You remind me of each of your brothers and sisters, and it is a joy to have you.

I love to see you raise your hands to go to your sister or lay your head sweetly on Eric's shoulder as he sings to you. What a blessing.
Our times together nursing are so vey precious to me, and they will be kept in my heart forever.
To look into your eyes, to feel your little hand on my face or to watch you doze off to sleep, it is our time, and I love gazing at you.
Thank you Lord, for this precious gift you have given us. Thank you for loaning her to us to teach her and love her and be blessed by her presence. It is truly humbling to know, my dear little Loolie, that you are God's and I get the privilege of having you here. I truly do not deserve you.
I will tell you that you are in great company too. God has filled this home with great children, your sisters and brothers, to love you and teach you and care for you. You will never be alone or unloved. God put you in exactly the right place at the exact right time.
I am still as overjoyed and in love with you, Little Girlie, as I ever was. You are a light in our lives. I can't wait to watch you grow and see what God has planned in your life. I love you my dear. Love you. Love you. Love you!
Mommy
Comments
• Apr. 7, 2008
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Posted by Vicki
Happy Birthday Luc!! Such a cutie!! Hearing/reading what your Mom and brothers and sisters have to say about you warms my heart, and makes me remember that same sweet time with my girls.
Hope you like the present that the girls and I got for you. (when you get it that is) It was picked out with all the care and love possible! It had to be just right for "little Lucy" as the girls call you.
Blessings dear sweet child. May this day be a happy one for you, with many more to come!!
Can't wait to meet you and hold you myself!!
Love,
Auntie Vicki
• Apr. 7, 2008
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Posted by mamasmurf
Have a happy, blessed 1st birthday, little one! Thinking about you on your special day,
~Chrissy & Littlesmurf (in England)
• Apr. 7, 2008
Hello!
Posted by Desi
Happy Birthday!
~Sarah
• Apr. 7, 2008
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Posted by Anonymous
What a precious baby girl - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Love,
Miss Dawn
http://myhomesweethomeonline.net
• Apr. 7, 2008
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Posted by TrickyNikki
Happy Birthday LucyLillie!
You are such a blessing to your whole family. I know that they will make sure this day is a special one.
Have a great day, Miss LuLi!
Love,
~Nikki
• Apr. 7, 2008
Happy Birthday, LucyLillie!
Posted by angdesa
Happy Birthday, Miss LucyLillie!! I hope you have a wonderful day celebrating your first year!
Lots of Love,
Mrs. H. :)
• Apr. 7, 2008
Happy Birthday
Posted by Grandma Starr
Happy 1st Birthday LucyLillie..
Wish I could have come to your party.
Hope to see you soon.
Love,
Grandma Starr
• Apr. 7, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Aunt Jen
Wow...Lucy you are getting so big. I can't wait to see you in a couple months. I love all your pics you are such a beautiful girl! I miss seeing you and watching you grow up. I'm so glad I can see you from a distance....online :). I love you! Happy Birthday....Aunt Jen and Uncle Adrian
• Apr. 7, 2008
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Posted by quietcajun
Happy, Happy Birthday my sweet little LucyLillie! This year sure has flown by quickly!
Thank-you for being in my Bundled in Prayer ad... there is no other baby I would rather have to represent my business and ministry!
Love,
Auntie Christina
• Apr. 7, 2008
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Posted by purpleprincess
Hi Luli!
We all love you! You are getting so big! I hope that I will be able to see you soon (someday anyway!)
You have such good big sisters!
Love you,
Kaitee/purpleprincess
• Apr. 7, 2008
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Posted by NOSboy11
Happy Birthday!
• Apr. 7, 2008
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Posted by tanker
Awww... you're so cute!
Say hi to all your brothers and sisters for me!
Happy Birthday.
• Apr. 7, 2008
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Posted by wabbah
I know you can't read this yet, LucyLillie, but I'll say anyway that you are a cute baby. Happy Birthday!
• Apr. 7, 2008
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Posted by ballerinaprincess
Happy Birthday. Stay healthy. I know you're just a baby, but maybe your mom or one of your bigger sisters could write back. I haven't got a comment in a long time!
Love,
Hannah Brown
• Apr. 7, 2008
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Posted by LeviSuarez
Happy BirthDay to you LUCY!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to see you! You are getting so big now! I hope you have a GREAT BirthDay!
Beav
• Apr. 8, 2008
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Posted by LifeofFaith
Happy 1st Birthday, LucyLillie!!! You're cute! I hope you have a wonderful year!
Love,
Alyssa
• Apr. 8, 2008
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Posted by Narniagirl
Hello Dear Miss Luli!
I posted a birthday post for you!
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Narniagirl/512361/
Happy Birthday. You are growing up soooo fast. :D
Love,
Kylie ~ a friend of your sisters
• Apr. 8, 2008
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Posted by BookLover
Sorry I'm late but Happy Birthday!!! You look so cute in purple!!!!!
Amy
• Apr. 9, 2008
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Posted by Agent Mama
Oh that made me tear up. And to think that she was just ONE week old when I held her in my arms, next to her newly forming friend. That very day we discovered our Sani was on her way, too. Special, special memories.
And less than a year later, both girls were at Olive Garden (March) giving kissies and huggies. Is this not the life?
-A
• Apr. 9, 2008
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Posted by vintagegirl
Hello Dearest Luli,
It was great to get to come up and meet you! I hope you didn't mind strangers coming for your birthday party . . . :). You are such a pretty little sweet-heart! I'm looking forward to getting to see you again soon!
May God Bless!
- Miss Emily Rose -










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