Blink of an Eye
How is it that my baby is 10 today!? Double digits!!! We laid in bed last night and talked about her birth story! How her father and I were feeling and how it all went down. The story was equipped with more hospital details than I usually share about her birth day. Jay and her older sister giggled and said “we are never gonna have kids!!!” But really she loved hearing about that special day. The moment my eyes looked into hers. The moment my heart grew even bigger.
I always ask my kids what their highlights of the year were. It’s a time to look back and thank God for his many blessings!
Ella Jay has many highlights of being 9.
- Went up to 10U in softball
- All-Star team won first place at states
- Hit her first home run
- A trip to NYC and seeing two broadway shows
- Visited Michigan and Kansas
- Got her braces off
- Went fishing in the ocean for the first time
- Had the courage to audition at the Holyland Experience
- Performed at arts nights with her sister
- Started Circle Theater Kids
- Landed a voice job gig
It the midst of the highlights were many moments of stretching and learning. Growing up can be tough and inevitably comes with growing pains. She has handled 9 like a champ!
Today we celebrate a new decade with our Ella Jay. She is feisty, friendly, and hilarious. She enjoys softball, fishing, playing the cajon, and being around her sister. She loves her family, animals, and claw machines. She is learning about and loving God more every year.
My momma’s prayer for her…May this next year be filled with love, grace, and laughter. May God protect you and allow you to grow more every day into the young lady He has created. May you be aware of the gifts He has given you and continue to use them to serve others. May you know the deep love He has for you and desire to want to know Him and trust Him even more. May you always remember how much your mommy loves you, unconditionally, no matter what!
You will always be my baby!
Happy Birthday, Ella Jay! Thank you for enriching my life so much. Enjoy being 10! Love you, forever!
2 thoughts on “Blink of an Eye”
what a Beautiful story about your ” Baby ” girl she had an exciting 9th year I love that you ask them to think about their blessings from the last year !!! it reminds them what all they got to do, be a part of or happened to them . she is a very Blessed young lady . Happy double digit 10th Birthday . I wish for you much happiness and many more blessings . Keep smiling, loving & caring <3
I have been a fa of you for years. Before you got married I would listen to you on the way to work. You seem like one of my daughters. God Bless You and Your wonderful Family.