Emme, One Year Old

March 11th, 2012

 A year ago yesterday we welcomed this wondrous baby girl into our lives at the hour of 1:00 AM.  She's been smiling at us since that very first day, exuding joy and wonderment at any given moment.

March 11th, 2013

There are only about a million more cliches I could throw out about Emme.  She's sunshine embodied, laughter and hope all wrapped up in sweetness.  We call her our Blonde Bear (because Emme-Bear she has always been, though blonde she has not).

I have learned a lot about how little girls are different from little boys, something that I didn't think was possible before I had one of each.  It's been fascinating, to be sure.  

We are ever grateful to have her in our lives--beyond her own pure goodness, she has given Rylan an opportunity to grow and become a wonderful older brother.  There is so much to say about Emaline, Emaline and Rylan, Emaline and her daddy, Emaline and her mommy... but this will have to suffice.  She is a wonder to have around and I wouldn't trade her for anything.