I love her dirtly little legs under that pink tutu. She was having so much fun playing in the yard with the big kids.
Love a fall birthday
Yum!
She can't get enough of her wagon!
More cake at Mimi's house.
One happy little girl!
Me and my one year old girl.I have put off posting all evening because it is overwhelming to try to put into words the way that Mark and I feel about...this past year...the fact that our sweet Elliot turned one...the joy that we felt celebrating with friends and family over the weekend...all of this and more makes me practically speechless and at a loss for where to even begin. I feel like just posting pictures (that is what everyone wants to see anyway) and being done with it, but then is that just being a lazy mother? Won't I regret not blogging about my thoughts/feelings during this time? This has been my internal dialogue throughout the evening.
All that said, I am going to keep it (fairly) simple and to the point. If you haven't picked up on this yet, we are absolutely head over heels in love with this child that our gracious God has blessed us with. We've been given such a gift through her life and treasure her completely. Our prayer for our sweet girl on her first birthday and always is that she grows to know and love Jesus well, that she has an unsatiable desire to love people, care for the lonely, and live for His glory. We pray the Lord's grace over her life. Elliot, we love you always.
"and I will pour out my Spirit and blessings on your children" Isaiah 44:3
Now, as far as the birthday weekend...It was wonderful! What a fun time to celebrate with family and friends. With multiple parties and lots of cake and gifts, our little Punky was a happy lady that kept going and going.... On Sunday evening Elliot fell asleep before 6! The girl was worn out...
Thanks again to everyone for sharing in our joy!
5 comments:
so sad i couldn't be there to celebrate Elliot's first birthday! she is absolutely precious. you are not the only ones in love with your punky! I miss you guys so much. thanks for the sweet comment on my blog. lovee! -alyse
I'm in tears. If Zeke wasn't in my lap helping me take in this blog, I really might have lost myself. I LOVE all the pictures, the tutu, the PUMPKINS, the pinwheels, the mini version of the IKEA chair---awesome, awesome, awesome, and your words too! I've been waiting for this post! I love that little lady!
Lindsay, Mark and Ellie
You expressed yourself beautifully,
Precious words, precious pictures, and precious Ellie.
Seriously, Lindsay, that was very sweet. I got a little choked-up. Elliot is so blessed to have parents that love her so well.
Adorable pics and narration. We are so lucky to be related to such a sweet little girl and her loving parents. We wish we could have been there and are already looking forward to Christmas!
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