How....
Tell me how this little tiny baby became a lovely young lady so quickly?!
She could not have been a more adorable, petite, perfect little baby. So sweet.
Oh, how tiny she was. Look at her buried in those stuffies! And do you see Dolly? That yellow dolly has been Chloe's comfort and friend for 8 years and there's no end in sight for their loving relationship. Thanks, Mala and Barb (Stanton's co-workers at CHOB) for such a thoughtful gift!
She was the smiliest kid. And her bright eyes were something people always stopped to comment on.
I can't believe how young she was when Lily was born -- just 14 months (and she didn't have any teeth yet!). She was so tiny when we moved into this home, just 2 1/2 -- and even though she was just 2 1/2 when Brigham was born, she looked so grown up. We expected too much of her for that reason, but oh, how little and sweet she was!
She was just 4 1/2 when her third younger sibling was born. That was the longest year of all our lives, but then she started school and this is where the montage in my mind begins. These last few years (from 5 to 8) have absolutely blown past us.
Somehow she's gone from Kindergarten to 2nd grade and has hit all those fun milestones that make those years so fun.
She's challenged us many a time and forced us to become better parents. I appreciate her for it. She has deep feelings of goodness in her heart. She seeks truth and really loves it once she gains an understanding of it. She has been a really amazing child to have in our family.
It's hard to even think of what the next 8 years will bring...and how quickly they will go by.
For now, we will just enjoy this remarkable young lady that Heavenly Father has blessed us to love and raise.
Happy Birthday, Dear Chloe. You are the Daughter of a King and will be one of His great disciples. We love you!
9 comments:
She is pretty darling...and a great kid!
stunning. and what a perfect match you are to be her mom.
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What a beautiful picture in her baptism dress! She is so darling--and I can't believe how fast she's grown! I'm glad she had a wonderful birthday, has a wonderful family that loves her and has an absolutely fantastic mom! She's definitely a precious gift. :)
I am dying over that last picture. Wow! What a doll. Loved all the pictures. Happy birthday and baptism Chloe!
She is breathtaking, just like her momma. This was an amazing post, what a gift for Chloe to see your love for her through words & pictures. :)
That last picture of her is beautiful! Not that all the pictures aren't cute as well :)
What a great post! Chloe is so tiny in those pictures! What a sweet baby that is turning into a beautiful young lady!
I'm sure it was just yesterday that I flew to Buffalo to welcome this petite little beauty to the world and our family! Those are precious memories for me...remember living in just part of the house because it was so expensive to heat? I still remember having such fun taking pictures of her until we had just the perfect one for her birth announcements! You are so blessed to have this precious little soul as yours to raise and she is blessed to have such devoted, loving parents!
Oh, Jules, she is a TREASURE, that Miss Chloe. All that HAIR when she was a wee newborn? SO fun! And I've just loved her baptism pictures and the post. What a fabulous Chloe-filled week!
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