Friday, January 18, 2013

"The Little Bean"



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Just a few sweet pics I took today of "The Little Bean!"  Where has the time gone?    As she will tell you she is almost 4.5.  Our baby girl has been home for 17 months already.  Next week will be the anniversary of her tethered cord surgery, and her earned "Agitated Empress" status at Children's Hospital!  She is doing so well in every way.  I wish I could express in words how joyful this little girl is.  Clearly God protected her spirit.  She spent the first full three years of her life in an orphanage.  She shared a room with 20 other children..  She never fed herself a meal before we met her...  I think God protected her sweet little heart, and He put some very special caregivers in her life until we could bring her home.  We are so thankful for that!

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Emme is a tiny little peanut.  28.5 pounds and wearing a size 2T (barely). There is nothing tiny about her though..  She might be little, but she is no pushover.  She is loud and funny!  She can stomp her feet to voice her feelings with the best of them!!!  She has learned the words, "I am MAD" when she is frustrated..  There is something incredibly funny about it when she is standing with her arms folded in front of her..  Adorable even when she is MAD!  Most of the time though, Emme is happy and sweet.  She loves to help and to please.  The first one to help me with anything.  Serving other is definitely one of her gifts...  Can't wait to see what God has planned for our sweet girl!

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Emme's favorite things:  She loves babies (seriously any baby we meet.)  She loves, her Daddy, her Mama, her sisters (especially her "A-gee!"), learning about Jesus, "My Bella," school, baby dolls, her pink teddy, chocolate, and all things girly!  When we pull into the school parking lot she gets a big smile on her face and says very enthusiastically, "Thank you Mama!"  When I pick her up or I have not been home to tuck her in she will say dramatically, "I missed you Mama!"  Emme Jade has taught me to be joyful in all things...  I love how God uses the tiny and mighty to teach us, refine us, and to inspire us!  Emme Jade - you are SO LOVED!





18 comments:

Dan and Karen said...

How fun to read of the joy this precious girl gives you (I had NO doubt!). Just so you know she (and ALL your girls give me a lot of joy too!)

Tina Michelle said...

She is too long cute!!

Kelly said...

She is simply edible!!!! So cute!!!

Courtney said...

She is a doll!

Jane Klingenberg said...

Could she possibly be any cuter?? I was just thinking about her tethered cord surgery in the last couple days. Wow... hard to believe that it's been one year.

She is adorable and brings joy to my heart just looking at her smiling face!

Thanks for sharing about the joy she brings to your life! And her daddy's, too!

Allie said...

She is too adorable!! Oh so precious and some chocolate will be on the way while she is in recovery ;) I'll find something for this adorable peanut to enjoy!!!
Email me the hospital & room once y'all are there so I can send some goodies :)

Sue Lucas said...

So very adorable !! She is just so beautiful ! I bet she is the most fun with that cute little gleem in her eyes.Sometimes they are just so darn cute when they are mad you just have to turn your head and laugh !

Paige said...

Oh my goodness I love this little bean. She has such a precious spirit about her and I am so blessed to have gotten to meet this precious one. One of the many blessings of our bloggy world:)It makes me laugh to think of Emme and Janie playing together since Janie is no push over either haha!!! Hugs to my precious bean!!!

deborah said...

1703She is A-dorable. What a sweetie pie. :)

Denise said...

I have read your blog (and most of those on your side bar) for a long time. Today I was transcribing a spinal cord de-tethering op note and thought about little Emme. She is just cute as a button.

Love Being A Nonny said...

what a doll! she is the cutest thing! i know how much you LOVE being her mommy! you are blessed!

Unknown said...

what a beauty! as are all of your girls..I just love your blog!

quilt'n-mama said...

Pictures of her always make me smile (the rest of your girls too!)

Lori said...

She's a DOLL!!!Her sweet personality shines through her eyes!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Blessings
Lori

Grandma Shelley said...


be still my heart. She is such a dolly. I can't even tell you how I smile when I read about your girls. You have 4 of the most adorable girls ever. Thank you for having your blog open for "lurkers" like myself Keep up the amazing work!

Kim said...

Total. Cuteness.

Sharon said...

She is definitely a special little girl!

Unknown said...

Oh my, these gorgeous shots are exactly what I meant in my email! ;-) And I just can't wait to get together with y'all soon -- having read this, I have no doubt that Gracie & Emme will have a *lovely* time together!

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