Saturday, May 2, 2009

14 Years Ago.......

My baby girl was born. 8 lbs 10 oz. 20 inches long. 7:12 A..M. It seems like a lifetime ago........little did we know the ride we were about to embark on. She has brought joy into our lives, and has made even the littlest things seem big.....important. We have learned to never take things for granted.....be happy in the everyday, seemingly ordinary things. She has taught us patience.....probably more than I ever thought I had in me. She tugs at my heartstrings every single day......her struggles, her successes. At times my heart breaks for her, other times it swells so big, I think it might burst. 14 years of looking at this sweet angelic face.......14 years of hearing her sing songy voice......14 years of hearing her giggle through her toes.......14 years of hugs and kisses, and the feeling that you are the most important being in her world. 14 years ago my baby girl was born.



Happy Birthday Cortney!












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25 comments:

  1. The Mama MonkeyMay 2, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Wow...that seriously brought a tear to my eye! Happy Birthday Cortney!

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  2. KarenMay 2, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Beautiful!! Your words and Cortney!
    Give her and extra hug and kiss today(tell her it's from Minnesota)! Happy Birthday Cortney!

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  3. CreativeMishMay 2, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    She always looks so Happy with her big beautiful smile! What a cutie!

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  4. CricketMay 2, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    Happy Birthday to your beautiful girl!!!

    smiles,

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  5. Julie Tucker-WolekMay 2, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww HAPPY BIRTHDAY to YOUR AMAZING GIRL! :):):):):):):):):):)

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  6. pescbricoMay 2, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Happy birthday to your beautiful blue eyes :)

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  7. GabrielaMay 2, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    What an eloquent tribute to your beautiful Cortney! The tears welled up in my eyes with the fervent and ebulant love you have for her. The Virginia Divines send Cortney our finest wishes for a happy birthday. Fourteen is a very special number.

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  8. AnonymousMay 2, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    `Happy Birthday` Courtney..
    Have a fab Day it`s all yours:)♥

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  9. LorieMay 2, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    OH, happy birthday Cortney! Have a super fun day!

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  10. UnknownMay 2, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    awe Happy Birthday Cort!!!!

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  11. ~amy~May 2, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Woot Woot...happy birthday Cortney!!! Such the lovely birthday post...you are a fabulous momma!

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  12. JocelynMay 2, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    Happy Birthday CORT!!!! What a wonderful tribute to your wonderful daughter!!!!

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  13. Abra Leah CrossMay 2, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Happy Birthday, Cortney!!! What a proud mama moment. :)

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  14. UnknownMay 2, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Happy Birthday, Cortney!!! She has such BEAUTIFUL eyes!

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  15. Stef HMay 2, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    Awwwww Mmmmmooooommmm! How nice that you shared such a beautiful memory with us. And she's a beauty too!

    Hugs,

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  16. CarlaMay 2, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CORTNEY!!! You have a spectacular smile!!

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  17. Nancy RileyMay 2, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday Cortney! You're are a beautiful 14 year old! Enjoy your special day!

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  18. Tracy.HMay 2, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    A Big Happy Birthday to Cortney!! What beautiful pics of her!! :0)

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  19. Alison GibbsMay 3, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    Wishing Cortney a Happy Birthday
    Alison

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  20. VeltaMay 3, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    What a beautiful child...Your Cortney is so lucky to have a mom like you...Your words really touched me. Happy Birthday Cortney!!!

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  21. AlexMay 3, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Oh Michle, what a beautiful post - you need to keep this one and journal this with these pictures.....totally tugged at my heartstrings gil!!! Happy birthday to your special girl!!!

    *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

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  22. UnknownMay 3, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    Cortney your smile is breathtaking! Happy birthday and in case you didn't already know..your Mom is an awesome lady!

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  23. UnknownMay 3, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    Happy Birthday Cortney!! You share a birthday with my youngest - Aaron - he turned 2 yesterday! :)

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  24. Rose AnnMay 4, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Happy Belated Birthday to your sweet Courtney!!

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  25. AnonymousOctober 6, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    Again! Again you make me cry for echoing my thoughts! I love both pictures of Cortney! Beautiful girl! You are lucky to have her indeed!

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