Saturday, June 12, 2010

Happy Birthday Ainsley!!

Nine years ago, on our second wedding anniversary, we arrived at the hospital in Nashville at 7:30am.. Our new daughter was in no hurry to make her entrance that day. But when she did at 7:51pm weighing in at 6 pounds 12 ounces on 6/12/01 we knew our lives would never be the same... We had no idea how much we could love one little girl...

When I look back I think of how in-experienced Jeff and I were... We didn't even keep her in our hospital room out of fear that she would stop breathing... I remember waking up at 1:00am the next night and walking down to the nursery to stare at her... This beautiful, petite, fragile child that God had called me to parent... What a blessing, and what a humbling lesson it has been to be her Mom. A privilege and an awesome responsibility to love, teach, train and someday let go...

Ainsley is growing up to be as beautiful on the inside as God has made her on the outside. She has a carefree way about her. She is loving and funny, and charming too.. In many ways a blend of two people I know... But, God has made her unique in so many ways... Ways that I admire... Characteristics that make her a great friend, a loyal sister, and a loving daughter.
For now, she will continue to brighten up our world, drive us crazy, make us laugh, and teach us about what is really important! She will forever keep us young, and challenge us to be better people, and better parents.

We are so thankful for our precious Pearl, and we look forward to celebrating her special day! Happy Birthday Ainsley! We love you!



23 comments:

Stefanie said...

Happy Birthday, Ainsley!
You are a true beauty, inside and out :)

Love Being A Nonny said...

The Pearl is beautiful! I love how her *spunk* shines in her pictures! Happy Birthday to your girl!

Everything Beautiful Shay said...

Happy birthday to your precious girl! She is a beautiful girl! Reminds me a lot of our oldest, Savannah. God is so good!!!

Donna said...

Happy Birthday Ainsley!!!!

camp h said...

Happy Birthday, sweet Ainsley! We love you! Happy Anniversary Jeff and Di! We are so thankful for you and your family!

Kim said...

What a precious post.
Happy Birthday Wishes to Ainsley from Hong Kong,
Kim

Anna B. said...

Happy Birthday Ainsley! You are one special little lady with a very special mom and dad!!!

Hope you have a great day!

Jenn said...

Beautiful! Happy Birthday Ainsley!!

Courtney said...

Happy Birthday Ainsley! She was a beautiful baby.

Melissa said...

Happy Birthday, beautiful girl!

my3 kids said...

Happy Birthday Ainsley...you truly are a beautiful girl on the inside and out. Have a fun party.

Twinkletoes said...

Gorgeous post! I am loving the last picture. The shading of the black and white is so elegant!

Big Happy Family said...

Happy Birthday Ainsley, hope you had a very special day!

Wendy said...

Happy Birthday beautiful Ainsley!

Football and Fried Rice said...

Happy Birthday, beautiful Ainsely!! What a special day - the day you became a Momma!!

Football and Fried Rice said...

and yes, Happy Anniversary to Jeff Diana!!!

Heidi said...

Happy Birthday Ainsley!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Ainsley!!!

3 Peanuts said...

Happy birthday beautiful Ainsley!!! We love you!

Kim, Dave, Will, Harry, Kate and Scout too

Bridget said...

Happy Birthday Ainsley!!!! You are all of that and more!!!! We are so happy to be friends with you!! Hope you enjoyed your day! Can't wait to see you soon!!!!

Love,
B, Rich and especially Lucy!

The Oswalds said...

Happy Birthday, Beautiful Girl!

Sharon said...

Happy Birthday a little late pretty girl!!!

Jenny said...

Happy Birthday, Ainsley! Love your sweet family!

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