Growing Like a Weed

This is Evie about a year ago.

I admit I've been pretty melancholy lately about how fast Evie is growing up. These precious days are slipping right through my fingers.

I've been reading some journal entries from last year. A year ago today, I wrote:
You and Daddy have "pillow fights" now. Basically, he just drops a pillow on your face. You think it's absolutely hilarious and break into giggles! (Daddy just asked me to write that he always wins these pillow fights.)
You are growing up so fast! You're pulling up on everything - always standing. You move around the house by crawling, or by holding onto things and "cruising."
Oh, you are so sweet! I love you so much, Precious One!

I realized something when I read these entries. Life was good a year ago. Chris and I were so happy with our miracle daughter. She was sweet and beautiful. We cherished every minute.

But the same holds true today. While I have these wonderful memories, we continue to make more. I'm not losing my baby - each day is simply adding more and more to the fantastic Story of Evie.

Oh, we prayed hard for God to send us a baby. We prayed, and everyone around us prayed. And God sent this beautiful gift to us. I am so grateful we have a healthy, darling, and yes, GROWING daughter.

There's much more to the treasured Story of Evie, and I'm excited to see what the next chapter brings.