The princess turns 9

I was so excited when the ultrasound tech said the words, "It's probably a girl." The name for my first girl was picked years before she was even conceived, and it fit just perfectly the first time I held her and cried and sang to her. Emma Leigh.... joyful, enthusiastic, fearless, tender, strong and larger than life, never wants the day to end and begins planning the next day's adventure before this one has ended. She loves horses, her little sister, and people---the more the merrier. Which is good, as she tells me she will have 21 children when she gets married! She has much of her Papa in her, because she is someone who can do anything once she sets her mind to do it. I admire her confidence, and her love for God. It's genuine and real. As is her infectious laugh and beautiful smile.

She blesses our lives in so many ways.

Much love to my Emma as she celebrates birthday number 9!