Monday, February 11, 2013

so much joy....

Some days I just sit back in awe of how joyful you are. You have always been such a happy girl, but you take joy to a whole new level.

The other thing that amazes me is how you share that joy with others. One of the highlights of this past month was our trip to Cuba. You were adored by so many and their faces lit up as they saw the smile on your lips. We heard many compliments, "She's so cute", "What a beautiful baby" but my favorite interaction my have come from the little Down's Syndrome boy in Havana. As he came and so gently touched your cheeks, you gave him such a big smile! Our evening server, Ingrid, was also totally smitten by your infectious joy. She would speak to you in Spanish and you would smile and  giggle at her more than anyone else at the resort. She loved to steal a snuggle and held you like you were her own. 


My girl, your smile can truly light up a room, makes any bad moment suddenly ok. I am so incredibly grateful that God has given you such a joyful spirit. I pray that no matter what your journey looks like, that you will always hold onto the joy that He has placed within you and that it would continually bubble out of you as a witness to your Heavenly Father's love. 


Five Month Milestones...

•your first plane ride and you were an absolute dream to travel with :)
•your first time playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean
•you sat up on your own, still a little tipsy but you're trying so hard to steady yourself!
•you're now sleeping in your room, in your crib and you've made the transition like a rock star
•you've become quite the chatterbox and you make us laugh often with all that you are trying to tell us!
One of my favorite shots from our trip :)