Tousled red hair, deep brown eyes and an innocent curiosity that exudes her being, Gabby is much like any other child her age. But she is unique. She has Daddy's hair, Mommy's eyes, a few of the relatives' expressions or sayings, and her own personal demeanor.
It's been an amazing journey being her mommy! From the first moments of labor, to finally holding her for the first time, to watching her grow and develop each month, our little dolly is growing up right before our eyes and it's so hard to believe. :-(
When I am feeling low or upset, Gabby is there to comfort me with a touch on my arm with her little hand or an impulsive hug around my neck. She never ceases to have a smile on her face and is constantly chatting about something or other! She loves taking her dollies into her arms and cuddling them with a towel for a blanket; and she loves being a 'baby' too- the comfort of tugging at our ears while sucking on her milk bottle is something that's going to be very hard for her to give up someday. She has an amazing sense of smarts for her age (at 12 months, her doctor said she had the intelligence of a 15-18 month old!) and an innocence about her that is priceless. She is learning to be a good girl in church service and be quiet during family Bible reading. I can't imagine not having a little person trailing behind me most of the day, asking questions in her own way or just laughing about something or other.
Happy birthday, our sweet baby girl! We love you to the moon and back. ;-) We pray many more years ahead for the glory of the Lord! <3
