One Year.

One year ago today, we headed into a very crowded room 
full of families in the making, and were handed two beautiful baby girls.
 I look back and see God's hand every single step of the way.

God has BLESSED US more richly through these two girls than we could have ever anticipated.


The joy of seeing them blossom has been a treasured gift.

The road has been hard...

....But good.
Totally, wonderfully good.

And knowing what we know now, we would NEVER CHANGE A THING.

Happy One Year Home Twinny Twin Twins!!
You are loved and adored more than you could know.
We are so proud of both of you for being so brave,
for learning to trust,
for loving in return.
WE LOVE YOU BOTH!!




Each and every day is a gift.
Today we celebrate our two precious baby girls.
We are blessed.




Comments

  1. Grandma and GrandpaNovember 8, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    And we celebrate with you. They are, indeed, blessings and they get more beautiful each day. With such helpful and loving big sisters as models and encouragers we knew they would be a big success in their new home. Happy first anniversary in your new home, Twinnies. We love you!

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  2. Lee AnnNovember 8, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Ok I'm wiping my tears away now! Sniff sniff! Beautiful! AND you got to spend it all at home together!! :)

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  3. AmyNovember 8, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    So glad God put you all together as a family. What a blessing!

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  4. SueNovember 9, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Happy one year....and what a year it has been for you and your family.....you are such lucky parents to have such wonderful girls.....(and sons too)

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  5. vlhuckNovember 11, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    How Awesome! What a blessing you guys are to all who know you!
    Love you guys!!!

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