Cecelia : 8

She was born in the dark, early morning hours on this day 8 years ago. She was just a squishy tiny little bundle of pure joy. From that day 8 years ago she has radiated that same feeling to our little family. There is no other feeling, than the feeling you get welcoming your first born into this big world. The fact that we were blessed with Cece being that child for us, should have spoke volumes for what God had in store for our family.

Cece is passionate and has a deep love for those around her. With such fierce passion comes a lot of slamming doors and arguments to see her view on things. She has given me more patience and understanding in these 8 short years then I have ever learned prior to her birth. 

She is a giver of second chances and third, fourth, fifth ect. She forgives easily and without hesitation. She desperately wants everyone in contact with her to be happy. To enjoy whatever they are doing and if she can help them accomplish that she will put forth the best effort to make it happen. 

To Cece, family time is the most important time and should come before everything else. I've described her hold on our family as an ivy that threads us all together. She is always pulling us back towards one another. Whether it's her reminding Arlo why we have to be gentle with Nash, or her soothing Nash when Nate and I are out of the room. It's her raspy voice telling me how much she loves our Sunday suppers or how she snuggles in tight whenever she hugs Nate when he comes home for the week. 

As adults we can get lost in the hustle and bustle of just living and then add taking care of littles into the mix and the reminder of why we are doing all that we do can get blurry.

Our girl always brings everything back into focus. It's why God gave her to us first. 

She is by far a better person that I have ever been and she is only 8 years old. I also could not be more proud of her for all that she does, not only in our own family but when she walks outside of our home as well. 

Happy Birthday Cecelia!

You are loved.