another one is 30...

Well today Heather is 30...I promise you I can close my eyes and still see that little dark haired baby girl as I packed her up and brought her home less that 12 hours old! You see I had a 14 month old at home and I thought I needed to get back home ASAP....(I did learn by the time Michael came to stay rest...enjoy!) My saving grace during those first few months with 2 babies is that Heather was the best baby we had in our house...she was very content just watching all that was going on around her...the one thing we have known however, for many years about Heather was...she can be very stubborn...I was lucky in the fact that she didn't show that everyday of her life...but when she did...oh baby you might as well...deal with what was at hand...if that meant a discipline...or whatever...do and go one because her mind would NOT be changed!!!! I am keeping a little one now that has very much brought that back to mind lately in my life...good most of the time...BUT when the stubborn streak comes out...forget it! There are things and looks that Rylee Belle does that takes me back 20 plus years in an instant...she grins just like her momma did at that age and she is prissy just like her momma was at that age...and she can cut her eyes at you just like her momma could/does...in our family...honestly will call that the Sunny look...not everyone has that ability you know! I say it every year...but every year that I am allowed still here with each of my kids I am amazed at the grace and forgiveness they have given me...I know it is a picture of what the Lord has/is doing in their lives and mine! I pray that today, Heather, you know just how loved you are...how special you are...what gifts and talents you have...I've seen on facebook all the ladies saying thank you for making the Ladies retreat happen...again I see a heart for women's ministry...a heart to teach children about Jesus...and momma's heart that desires to see her children growing up loving Jesus...and a wife who supports her husband and spurs his walk with the Lord on! I pray many victories in your life over the next year...many surprises and many doors to be opened for you! I love you my sweet girl...and my friend...have a blessed day...(and just wait for 30th party...its gonna be a blast!!!!)