Happy birthday, A little late.

Happy sweet birthday Alyssa!

With everything that happened in May, A ended up having her party at the end of May this past weekend. Both of her friends {Kati and Bree} could finally get together and come over for a sleepover.

I can hardly believe that it's been 13 years.
I remember the night I gave birth to you.
The night that dad unwrapped you to ensure
you were all there, in one lovely peace. He looked
up at me and said, we created this beautiful girl.
It was then I fell in love with you.
It was then I realized that I had been given a blessing.
I've gotten the opportunity to watch you grow
into a wonderful girl, and now a young woman.
Embarking on being a teenager. There is so much
that comes with it, but you are starting it with grace
and with the Lord. Such a difference from me to you.
That makes me smile. I want nothing more for you
Alyssa to live life fully. To continue to walk with Jesus.
To find the adventures you seek. To learn. To laugh.
To enjoy. To grow. To remain pure. To just be you.

I love you with all of my heart.

Mom.