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!












25 comments:

The Mama Monkey said...

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

Karen said...

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

CreativeMish said...

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

Cricket said...

Happy Birthday to your beautiful girl!!!

smiles,

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

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

pescbrico said...

Happy birthday to your beautiful blue eyes :)

Gabriela said...

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.

Anonymous said...

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

Lorie said...

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

Unknown said...

awe Happy Birthday Cort!!!!

~amy~ said...

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

Jocelyn said...

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

Abra Leah Cross said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Stef H said...

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

Hugs,

Carla said...

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

Nancy Riley said...

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

Tracy.H said...

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

Alison Gibbs said...

Wishing Cortney a Happy Birthday
Alison

Velta said...

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

Alex said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Rose Ann said...

Happy Belated Birthday to your sweet Courtney!!

Anonymous said...

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!