Monday, May 23, 2016

Shayla turns 9!



  9 YEARS OLD! 


9 years ago at 8:19 am my baby girl came into this world!  From the get go she was transverse (sideways in the womb) and despite multiple attempts to help her turn -from a medical procedure to acupuncture to laying upside down on an iron board while holding ice to one side of my stomach and a speaker playing music to the other - she would not budge and so came into this world sideways via c-section!  The doctor said that means she would be either very stubborn or very laid back and not easily ruffled.  It seems she is both of those!



Just as she came into this world different than most, she already seems to be leading a life on her own terms  - she is determined and smart and a bit too sneaky sometimes! She is kind and passionate and sensitive and strong at the same time.  She has these characteristics that are still being molded and strengthened so that she will be a leader someday, a friend always, and an example to others throughout her life!  I have no doubt of that! Shayla, I am not exactly sure what the world has in store for you, but I have an idea what you have in store for the world – and watch out world because this girl will bring goodness to all those she touches!
 




She made me a mom and that’s the greatest thing I could ever be or ever hope to be and brings me the greatest joy and hope! As I was making her annual birthday slideshow/collage, I just loved seeing most photos had an animal, tree or something outdoorsy in it!  That is my gal and she is a product of nature and her heart is bigger than I often recognize! And I look forward to the many adventures in store we have together with our family as we continue to explore our amazing world together!




HAPPY 9TH BIRTHDAY TO OUR BLESSED AND BEAUTIFUL SHAYLA!  
We love you to the moon and back!
More pics of her year here!

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