my little pear is one...sigh

It's hard to believe that a year ago today I was going to the hospital to be "flipped", not knowing that we would bring our little girl into the world. She has the brightest eyes, the softest spirit and I just love her. We all do. She is such a blessing and I know I am a better person for being her mother. Love you little Pear and happy happy birthday to you!

i found this poem i wrote for steele on his first birthday and wanted to share it again. i remember feeling all those same feelings when perry was born. i thought i'd share it again.

one year ago today

april 4, 2010

{by: mommy}

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one year ago today,

our lives changed forever.

after trials drove hard

we thought this day would be never.

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one year ago today,

we knew the time was then.

our spirits overflowed with joy

what a blessing our journey had been

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one year ago today,

on an early April morn

God sent a little spirit

to us so safe and warm.

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one year ago today,

he was welcomed with open arms.

emotions overwhelmed our hearts

could our love keep him from harm?

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one year ago today,

his breath was soft and mild

his spirit beamed through deep blue eyes

we knew he was meant to be our child

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today one year has past, 
each day filled with love 
we know our Father in Heaven 
has sent Steele from above