How can we be this close to a year already? I know you are probably getting tired of hearing it, but it really does go by so fast. 

The last month has been full of lots of sickness for our little family, so it hasn’t been the best. Little miss caught croup for the first time and it was pretty miserable for a couple days. She’s also just had a hard to fight cold for most of the month. 

Despite that, baby girl is growing and learning every day. It is just as much fun watching them discover the world the second baby as it is with the first. I love seeing how different their personalities are and their tendencies already. She looks like she might be a good mix of her dad and my personality. She is 100% a mama’s girl through and through and I kind of hope she stays that way. It feels so special, exhausting at times, but incredibly special.

Within a matter of days this girls abilities multiplied. She went from just her usual rolling around and army crawling, to all in one day getting up on all fours, rocking, pulling up to her knees, and attempting to crawl over things. I just couldn’t believe how quickly it all happened. She is a pretty brave girl and doesn’t stop moving.

She had her first Christmas this month and it was a ton of fun having a little girl. Her and Jase are becoming more and more interactive with each other every day and it’s so much fun. 

Miss Elyse,

I am so thankful to have you as a daughter. What an answer to prayer you are. Your sweet and tender personality is much needed in our family, and we wouldn’t be the same without you. Your pure joy lights up every room with that twinkle in your eye. Your little grin is my most favorite thing and I hope it never goes away. I couldn’t be more blessed that God chose me for you. 

Until next month,

Mommy.