One Year Old

Today is Arinn's first birthday. I can't believe how fast this year has gone! I can still vividly remember what this day felt like a whole year ago; how many emotions I was going through as the day progressed and all the things that I had to look forward and to mourn as the day drew to a close. Arinn has definitely been a blessing right from the start....she is my little sweetheart and I love her so much. As I watch her grow and develop her personality, I am discovering more and more how much she is like my grandfather. She loves to laugh and joke around and just loves being with people. She is not afraid to look at someone and say, "Hi!" and she has the most beautiful smile and infectious laugh. The thought that she is so much like my grandpa yet they will never get to know each other on earth makes me hope that they somehow got to meet as their journeys to and from our earthly home crossed paths. I know without a shadow of a doubt that Arinn would have loved grandpa and grandpa would have adored Arinn. I am sure there would have been much laughter and teasing but also snuggling and loving. There is no doubt in my mind that he would be proud of who my little sweetheart is growing up to be. Happy birthday, baby.