today, we have two little one year olds
which means we survived the first year of twins
from what we've been told, we're past the toughest part
there were moments when i didn't think we'd see it through
but, by grace (and a ton of prayers, i'm sure!),
He sustained us, like He promised he would
thank you, Jesus, for everything
january 15, 2012
january 15, 2013
january 15, 2012
dear beautiful baby girls,
today is your birthday. we have had so many firsts over this past year, starting with the first time we laid eyes on each other and now, your first birthday. i really can't believe we're actually here, one year later - wow! you've grown up so much in just these past couple months - it's hard to believe how fast it all happens.
you're very much into feeding yourselves now, reaching out sticky, food covered fingers to grab my legs when i walk by, or smacking your tray when i don't notice you've emptied it. and you make the cutest little eating noises - it actually kind of sounds like you're muttering "nom, nom, nom" under your breath! it's always a challenge to come up with food ideas for those tiny little fingers of yours; recently, bojangles chicken and deer sausage seem to be a big hit - your daddy couldn't be more proud.
you've also changed a lot in how you play. i love how you love playing peek-a-boo. Aria, you especially like scaring people, then giggle up a storm when they jump back. Ives, you're more into being scared - all we have to do is say "boo" and you flash those pearly whites (all seven of them!). you also laugh along with us when we're having funny conversations - it really is too cute. sometimes, we catch the two of you caught up in conversation and cracking each other up - listening to you babble and giggle back and forth just melts my heart. you know what else melts my heart? the way you've started laying your little heads on our shoulders when you're tired or just need an extra cuddle - a surefire way to turn this mama (and daddy) into one giant puddle. nevermind the way you're just starting to wave (with both hands at once) and blow kisses - i know i'm biased, but your cuteness factor is through the roof!
but seriously, girls, you light up our lives in a way i never anticipated - you are so full of energy and joy, and when one of those those contagious smiles spreads across your faces, your whole face lights up right along with it! you've brightened our days in more ways than i can count, but what i am most thankful for is how you have taught us to look to the Lord more and more. you've made us aware of just how much we are blessed, how good our Lord is to us and the beauty and value found in the grace He offers.
it's only fitting, really, since your shared middle name is grace (Naima means Grace in Arabic).
we are continually amazed by and immensely grateful for the gift of grace - and it is our prayer that you girlies (and our whole family, for that matter) live lives marked by grace, that we may glorify Him and do the good works which He has prepared for us to do; because when it's all said and done, it's all about Him. i truly hope you come to understand that truth as you grow up, girlies - it sometimes feels tough, but i promise you, it is the best way to live. and when the going gets tough, lean on Him: His grace is sufficient and is made perfect in our weakness - can it get any better?
anyway, i picked these verses out for you when you were still brand new; they have served as a theme over our family in your first year of life - i hope they continue to ring true as we move forward into year two:
But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Ephesians 2:4-10
but seriously, girls, you light up our lives in a way i never anticipated - you are so full of energy and joy, and when one of those those contagious smiles spreads across your faces, your whole face lights up right along with it! you've brightened our days in more ways than i can count, but what i am most thankful for is how you have taught us to look to the Lord more and more. you've made us aware of just how much we are blessed, how good our Lord is to us and the beauty and value found in the grace He offers.
it's only fitting, really, since your shared middle name is grace (Naima means Grace in Arabic).
we are continually amazed by and immensely grateful for the gift of grace - and it is our prayer that you girlies (and our whole family, for that matter) live lives marked by grace, that we may glorify Him and do the good works which He has prepared for us to do; because when it's all said and done, it's all about Him. i truly hope you come to understand that truth as you grow up, girlies - it sometimes feels tough, but i promise you, it is the best way to live. and when the going gets tough, lean on Him: His grace is sufficient and is made perfect in our weakness - can it get any better?
anyway, i picked these verses out for you when you were still brand new; they have served as a theme over our family in your first year of life - i hope they continue to ring true as we move forward into year two:
But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
Ephesians 2:4-10
happy birthday girlies, mama and daddy love you to the moon and back!
love,
your mom
love,
your mom
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