My beautiful baby

Henley, I love you so much. More than all of the stars in the Rocky Mountain sky and more than all the grains of sand on the Sleeping Bear Dunes. You bring me so much joy. I love your laughter, your new found sense of independence. I love that you still want cuddles with me. I love that you suck your thumb and snuggle your blankie. I love your ocean eyes that are truly windows into your sweet soul. I am falling more in love with you everyday and I know you are going to grow to be an incredible young woman. Your sister will learn to share her heart with you and become your best friend. Give her grace and continue loving her the way that you do.

I look forward to all the amazing memories we have ahead... of family trips, starting school, hearing your first words, tea time, swimming lessons, cooking together, reading together.

You are truly the light of my life. Thank you for bringing me purpose and joy.

You are a fighter, a lover, a brave, strong, beautiful, smart darling girl.

Don't let anyone put you down or make you feel less. Stand tall and always know we are here, not only as your parents but as people who love Jesus, who love you and want to bring you comfort, safety, peace and joy. Please never shut us out. If I am not here, always go to your daddy he loves you more than you'll ever know.

You are meant for great things. I cannot say enough how proud I am and how much I love you.

I want to breathe you in. I want to imprint your smile on my heart. I want to cuddle your precious baby chunk for as long as you'll allow. I want to record your laugher and see your wobbly walk a million times over. I will always want to cuddle with you.

Thank you for choosing me. You answered daddy and my prayer. We wanted Henley Charlevoix to join her sister and you were sent to us. We can never express how grateful we are for your. Our Colorado cutie. We love you so. You are the wind in my wings.

Love,
Mama

11 months and WALKING!

You have been determined to walk...every time you fell you'd get back up and try again. And finally you just kept walking! It's the cutest walk too. Daddy and I can't believe you are 11 months old...so close to being in our lives for a year!

You're so happy and love to explore. You have loved picking up purses lately, trying to brush your teeth and copying everything your big sister Halen does. It so so so sweet.

You're doing awesome at swim lessons, learning more every class. You have started going to the nursery at church since you're walking and want to play. It makes mommy a little sad the more independent and grown up you get, but it also makes me happy and excited to see your little personality develop.

I love you so my beauty!

Love,

Mama