Expanding Happiness: Happy Birthday

Happy 3rd Birthday, Gizzy Girl!!

On Saturday, June 16, 2012 we celebrated the most loving and amazing day (at least of my life), the day our Gizzy Girl joined us! You came in a frenzied rush, after Dada complained that it was too calm the night before. I'd hoped to be able to hang out with Dad in the hospital, talking, joking, anticipating, and watching as things progressed! Dad wanted excitement!! You listened cause we gave him a run for his money, siren like moans and all!! He got to drive in the left hand turn lane to go straight, and nearly drive into the hospital lobby when I asked him not to park far away.

I love him and you!

Your arrival was not free of errors, both on my part or others, all of them unintentional. Most IMPORTANTLY, it was a day filled with LOVE! My sweet precious girl, you weren’t born into a perfect situation, however you were born into amazing love!! I love your Dad with all my heart! He has an amazing love for me, and makes me feel so special! He adores me, your sister, and you! The day of your birth, was the most amazing day of my life because of the love that surrounded you and your entire family. No matter what, you can go thru your life knowing that you were welcomed into this world by people who loved you so much far before you arrived. You arrived to parents, with their flaws, that love each other more than words could describe, and love you even more! You arrived to a big sister who melted and became your instant protector and best friend.

Our First Family Photo

After your arrival, we were flooded with visitors there to simply express their love for your Dada, sister, and of course YOU! Our time in the hospital, just the 4 of us was like a slice of heaven. That room was a bubble filled with an overwhelming feeling of love and peace. I wanted desperately to remain there for as long as possible, and wish I could rewind and go back to those sweet precious moments of your arrival and the initial hours after, and just remain forever, protected from the business of life outside those walls, with the people I love so much! Just be us, your Dada, me, your sister, and you! Together we are perfect and happy!

My love and my little love!

UPDATED for JUNE 16, 2013!! Your arrival has brought so much happiness to everyone! You brighten a room, and bring joy to everyone you meet. You are the BIGGEST entertainer! You have a giggle that is infectious! You are so super duper smart, and catch on to thing so quickly! You love animals, and always ask to see more (well, except for cats . . . you shake your finger at them and say, "No, no, no"). You are so much love wrapped up into such a cute little body, with the biggest blue eyes and adorable smile!! You are so expressive, and with no words at all draw everyone into your stories!! You command a room, with your signaling of the hand to come here or patting the floor to sit. You can be so stubborn too (we can discuss later if you get that from Dada or Mama - maybe a good dose from both). You adore your big sissy and haven't figured out yet that you aren't quite as big as her!

Precious Girl

The past two years have been difficult, the most difficult of my life. There is so much I want to give you, and thru imperfections, you do not have all that you deserve and all that I wish for you, and all of us! You deserve your family, together forever. Oh that I could give you all that is in my heart for eternity, I would do it in a heartbeat!! Wrap your Dada, Kaiya, you, and I up for eternity as a family. We are so grateful for our Father in Heaven sending you to us, and trusting us with you. We are by far no where near worthy of your sweet precious spirit, but we will all do our best to love you!! Love you Gizzy Girl!! Happy 2nd Birthday!!