That's right my princess, its your birthday!!
Which means its also been almost a year since we brought our princess home. In some ways it seems like we've had her since birth, and in some ways it seems like yesterday. Like yesterday I was panicking halfway across the world.
I got a lot of crap, people said I was selfish, depressed, and other crazy things. First of all, you go 15 hours away, in a country where no one speaks English, and no one smiles. Then come back and make that same comment. But what threw me over the edge was that I had left a medically fragile child so far away. I knew my other boys were ok, but Jax.....you never know if he's ok. And that scared me to death!
But I knew my daughter needed me, so I sucked it up, and did what needed to be done. I had really only one major panic attack. That was getting into her region, internet not working, and knowing Jax was admitted to the PICU 6 hours earlier. I had no way of finding out what was going on, and that was killing me! Luckily I had a fantastic facilitator, Serge, and he helped this sobbing mess get the internet working and check on her baby!
I still can't believe my girl has gone from this, somber child....
Yikes, how do I have a birthday bash during an unknown time?
I need to make sure its absolutely huge! But I also would like to let people know, so if they want to come, they can plan for it.
I'll figure it out, keep watching for a time and a place to celebrate a Princess Birthday!!!!
absolutely beautiful! and I can see just a bit of mischief! Love it!
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Love her t-shirt...LOL
ReplyDeleteOh, I'd totally come to that party if I could!! What a wonderful way to celebrate turning 2 and coming home! Amazing how far she's come, and how beautifully she's grown. :-)
Your princess is absolutely the most cutes princess ever! You all are so luck to have found each other!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie! I can't believe she will be 2! What a blessed little girl!
ReplyDeleteCan't believe it has been a year already and she is going to be 2! WOWIE! She has come such a long way this year!
ReplyDeleteI am sure she doesn't care about a big birthday bash just her brothers and maybe a huge cupcake will do =)!
Love Love!!!!! Are you able to send before and after pictures to her old groupa? Just wondering
ReplyDeletelove her shirt! ;)
ReplyDeleteThose eyes would melt anyone's heart. I followed you throughout the adoption...it doesn't seem like a year. She was beautiful then and is beautiful now. I'd love to be at that party...I'll be celebrating it with you in my heart.
ReplyDeletebtw - use your grandmother's quilt. I'm sure she would have wanted you to. Such a precious memory from her. Hugs
She'll love it no matter when or where :)
ReplyDeleteWow - it is amazing to see how much she has blossomed since being with your family. I hope she has a great birthday. You know we would love to come - except for that pesky ocean that separates us!!
ReplyDeletewish we could come! My hubby is leaving on the 20th for a week long Geocaching trip and will be in Utah and Cali :(
ReplyDeleteI hope we get to celebrate with the princess!
ReplyDeleteAnd Lacey,that child has blossomed because she is surrounded by your amazing and loving family!
What a difference in your beautiful little girl! It is amazing what the love of a family can do! Her spirit just shines in the pictures!
ReplyDeleteIt absolutely blows me away what love can do! She is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe Arina has been home almost a year already. It seems like she's always been with you!mutri
ReplyDeleteOH my gosh! I LOVE her shirt!!! I could use one for Kennedy and Kellsey right about now! She is looking so beautiful these days! Happy birthday, sweet princess!
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