Talia’s First Birthday

One of the many blessings of my marriage is the family I married into. They love well and live life to the fullest.  They show me what it means to live by faith.  And I know Jesus more deeply for knowing this family.

Last weekend we gathered to celebrate Talia’s first birthday. The presents were piled high, but no amount of brightly wrapped packages could ever compare with the gift of family she has been given.

Can I just say that I have one of the cutest nieces anybody could ask for?

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In just one year, she has developed an obvious love for music.

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Birthdays are so much better with cake. Her momma worked into the wee hours of the night to make sure Talia had the perfect one.

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Talia – may you always know the love of your family and the deep love of our heavenly Father.

The Lord your God is with you,
the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
but will rejoice over you with singing.  ~ Zephaniah 3:17

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Hudson turns 1

One year ago, he came into the world

One year ago, she became his mama

One year ago, I got to hold his tiny swaddled newborn body

I can hardly believe how fast a year has gone by!

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His first two teeth have made their debut.

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And pretty soon he will be walking all by himself.

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I love this sweet family of three

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