Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Hannah turns ONE!

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Happy birthday, Sweet Girl! You're One! You have been in our arms for 3 months now and yes, there was so much we missed out on with you this year. But we are thankful. God is perfect in his plan. He knew before the beginning of time that you would be born in a small village in E. Africa on August 16, 2010. He planned your stay with Nanny Hywot at the transition house until you were 9 months old. And He determined that I would get to hear you call me "Mama" for all the years to come. He is good sweet Hannah.
You are growing so much each day and God is teaching us so much about himself, his grace, and our sanctification. Oh how I love you more with each day we are together! You are walking like a champ (totally skipped your "first steps"). You love to laugh when your brothers and sisters are laughing even though you have no clue what is going on at all. You can confidently sign "please", "more", "all done", and "thank you". You love to dance. You have gone from sitting straight up to watch me sing to you at night when you first arrived, to relaxing and listening in my arms, and now you sing along. I love that.
Praising God for our little Hannah today!
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8 comments:

casied said...

Happy Birthday, Hannah! Your gang is missesd in the ville! :( ~the de lessio's

casied said...

btw- these pictures are absolutely beautiful! :)

Mommmmmmmmmaaaaa! said...

You are totally right, she rocked that photo shoot! You have a very beautiful baby girl!

amy wright said...

Beautiful in so many ways.

Rachel Marshman said...

ahhh! These pics are so good! SO proud my friend!!! Happy birthday Hannah! We love you too!

Kelli said...

Happy birthday, sweet Hannah! Hoping to meet you very, very soon!

The M Family said...

simply beautiful! love all the pics!!! happy birthday hannah!

Tara said...

Just beautiful, soooooo cute, love these photos!