Abigail Turns One

A year ago today at this time I was just getting home from the hospital after the birth of our daughter Abigail Rose Doner. I still remember so clearly when the doctors put her on my chest as soon as she was born. A feeling I'll never forget. When Isaac was born I wasn't able to have this with him because he was rushed off to the NICU so I was so overjoyed to be able to experience these first moments together just gazing at each other.

 I still remember that day very clearly, or as clearly as you can remember after giving birth. My heart was full. We were blessed with the perfect addition to our family. Isaac was so proud to have a little sister and so many days he'd peek over her bassinet and just stare and point at her.

I can't believe a full year has gone by with our sweet daughter. I love every moment with her, watching her grow, crawl, babble, talk, and soon to walk. But I also chose to write this so that I wouldn't forget the gift that she is. Honestly when I take a minute to think about babies I'm truly amazed at the miracle that they each are. How God so uniquely forms them in the womb, cell by cell, day by day until we meet them face to face and instantly love them beyond measure. A love that is so pure and so strong. Makes me stop and think about how much greater the Lords love is for each of us. 

This picture of Isaac and Abigail makes me laugh so hard because Isaac just loved having his sister lay on him. I swear it was impossible to get a good photo of the two of them like this though. I know Abigail doesn't look the greatest but the joy on Isaac's face looking down at his sister makes this so special to me. I love watching these two grow together and enjoy life together.

Every month was special for us as our little girl matured and grew. 

I truly can't wait to see how our daughter continues to grow. I'm doing my very best to work on cherishing each moment and each day, even the hard and long days. 

Abigail we love you SO much, we are blessed that God gave you to us to nurture, grow, cherish, and love. 

Happy 1st Birthday Sweet Girl <3