"Two different lives, Shaped to make yours one....... One became your guiding star, The other became your sun...... The first gave you life, And the second taught you how to live it........ The first gave you a need for love, And the second was there to give it." --MOTHER'S BRIDGE

Sunday, July 4, 2010

2 Years Old






These two little girls have a special place in our hearts. We were still at the beginning of discussing if adoption was what we wanted to do. Then one day, while at our friends house, we watched these two little girls run across the street with their parents to come over to play. I leaned over to Steve and said, " I could love a little face like that." And he said, "Me too. Let's do it." Thanks, Maddie and Grace!!!




Thankfully, we didn't get the rain that they had predicted. The weather was perfect for playing outside on the swings and the water guns really made the boys happy.





She didn't really think opening presents was as exciting as we all did. She was more interested in playing with all the kids.




Her day ended with a short visit online with her foster parents who sang Happy Birthday to her.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

To my lovebug: These are wonderful birthday pictures showing the universal language "blow out the candles" comes so natural to all children. Like you said, yesterday there were three moms thinking of her on her birthday, all in their own way. You are blessed to have this sweet child of God to raise. Love you. Mom

Brittany said...

Happy Birthday Aspen. I'm so happy to hear how well she is doing Karen. ANy advice on getting through those first few nights?

Michelle said...

Happy Birthday to Aspen! I'm so happy to see that she's doing so well. She's beautiful. What a special day and special memories for all.

SNC said...

Happy Birthday Aspen. She is such a beautiful little girl, who looks like she's settling in so nicely!