I literally cannot believe I am writing this post. I know you hear parents talk about how fast it goes all the time, and you probably get tired of hearing it, but I am telling you time flies when you have kids. I think it goes by even quicker when you have more than one. I am sure it is because you are so incredibly busy, but goodness, just slow down a little.

Elyse Ann is one. My heart could just fall out.

This little miss is special. She is so special because she is my first daughter. My relationship with her has been so different because she is one hundred percent a mama’s girl. She wants to be close to me as much as possible, and even while she is playing she comes back to me to cuddle before continuing with what she is doing. She loves her mama.

My postpartum has been rocky with her, but having her need me as much as she has, has almost been therapeutic in a way. Having a daughter is truly something special. There are so many dreams in my heart fro her and I just cannot wait to see the dreams she has for herself. There are so many prayers I have for this beautiful little girl, to discover who she is, and how valuable she is. This has only been one year and I cannot wait to see what there is to come.

Elyse is still an incredibly picky eater. Squeeze pouches are really my saving grace. She isn’t walking just yet, but can push her little walker toy like a pro. She can stand on her own unless she realizes she’s doing it, then she quickly sits down. She is a snacking machine and would probably snack on cheerios and puffs all day long if she could. This girl is a worshiper if I have ever seen one. She is always clapping her hands and lifting her arms in worship and I love it. We never taught her to do that, she just does it on her own. It shows so much how your little ones will learn about worshiping Jesus from what you do and not what you tell them. Any time there is music on she is dancing and grinning ear to ear.

She never cries except for in the church nursery and when her big brother picks on. She is a sweet and extremely happy baby…except for when she is teething. That could turn any baby into a big puddle. She is super laid back and a sweet spirited girl who absolutely does not like strangers. She just might have her daddy’s personality.

I never want to forget how tiny her little feet are or the shy little grin she has. I never want to forget the sparkle in her eye when she smiles. I never want to forget the way she speed crawls towards me to throw her body into me and nudge her head against me for a cuddle. These little things might go away as she grows, but I won’t ever forget them.

Miss Elyse,


Happy first Birthday baby girl. I cannot believe I am writing that. I am so incredibly blessed to be your mama. You have only been in our family for a year, but it feels like forever. I couldn’t imagine what we would be without you and I am glad we have you. You are so sweet and tender and the twinkle in your beautiful blue eyes when you smile melts us all. I know there is so much more memories to be made with you as you grow and I cannot wait to see you discover the world around you this next year. Stay sweet baby girl and fall in love with who you are and who your Heavenly Daddy calls you to be. Don’t ever forget that. I want you to find so much security in who God has called you to be. You are a treasure, baby girl. One year down and a hundred more to go. Happy Birthday baby girl, mommy loves you so.


Until next time, 


Mommy.