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In 2 1/2 weeks this little lady turns ONE. One year. I can't quite wrap my head around how it's already been one year. This morning in church a lady walked out with her tiny baby and I just sat there in wonder at how I honestly feel like that was me not weeks ago. It's been little things like these that have made me a mess of emotion lately thinking about my baby girl's birthday but wow, it's been such a great year! So full. So many blessings.

Emma girl,

You're going to turn ONE in just two and a half weeks! This has been the very best year of my life thanks to you my sweet girl. You fill my heart with such great great joy. You're a snuggler lately and sometimes when I know I should just lay you down for a nap so you can learn how to soothe yourself to sleep and all (at least that's what all the websites say), I can't help but just let you fuss until you finally lay your head on my chest and close your eyes there. I can feel when your breathing slows and you give in to sweet sleep. I hope you'll always be able to lay your head on my chest and feel safe and loved.

One of my favorite things is when I say "Can I have a hug?" and you lay your head on my shoulder. Your hugs are the best! Yesterday we were sitting together and making animal noises. You're so silly...you giggle for almost all of the animal noises but you get scared when we MOO! Pouty lip, real tears, scared. I'd love to know what goes on in that little mind of yours.

You LOVE arrowroot cookies right now! (I don't even know what arrowroot is but they're not bad.) I think they make your teeth feel good...well, you don't have any teeth yet, but I think they're ready to pop through any day. You might turn one with no teeth girl! But we've been told the longer it takes, the stronger your teeth will be so that's good!! You also love riding on daddy's shoulders, standing on top of the couch by the window, and play catch...you're getting pretty good too.

It's so fun to watch you grow and learn. I just wish you'd slow down a little.

I love you sweety,

Mommy