Happy 3rd Birthday Sweet Girl!

Dear Hana,

It was exactly three years ago to the minute that you came into this world. (Isn't it cool how I scheduled this to post at the exact time of your birth?) I loved you so much then, but I somehow love you even more now.

Your Daddy and I found out we were pregnant with you on Easter Sunday 2007.

I loved every single second of being pregnant. I loved the bond you and I had as you grew inside my tummy. I had never met you, but I already knew you and loved you more than I know how to explain.

You were every bit as beautiful and precious to me then as you are now.

My belly grew bigger and bigger

as we anxiously awaited your arrival and finally on November 26th the doctor said it was time. We showed up at the hospital in Frisco, TX before dawn that morning. I was so nervous, scared, excited, elated and tired yet energetic. I couldn't wait to finally meet you and hold you in my arms. After about 10 hours of being in labor and about 4 hours of pushing, I was wheeled away to have a C-section. I wasn't even nervous. I just wanted to hold you. I didn't care how they got you out, I just wanted you out. At 10:06 pm that night I finally heard you cry.

I had never laid eyes on something so breathtakingly beautiful in all my life. You were perfect just as God had made you.

I was so proud.

Your daddy was so proud.

You were everything we wanted. You made us a family.

A gift from God.

Daddy got to go tell everyone that you were finally here.

They had been patiently waiting all day.

We were

and still are

absolutely smitten.

Can you blame us?

You are so intelligent and amaze me every day.

You are growing into such a lovely young lady.

I am so proud of you and I love you so much!

Happy 3rd birthday to my little miss priss!