6.29.05 ...A day that is etched into my heart forever. It was the day I became a mom. Everything before that day was a different life, a different me. June 29 is not only my baby's birthday, it's a day that forever changed me. She is the best of me, and the worst of me and a lot of my husband - both good and bad! ;) How can I be so lucky?
My Beautiful Blond, Blue Eyed Girl - She's 6 years old. What do you get a little girl who doesn't ask for much? You give her a surprise that she'd never expect. We bought her a DS. Even though many of her friends have them, she's never asked for one, never said "I NEED this" or "that" - Kenzie is quite simple and very content. So, to see her reaction when opening her gift - it made my heart melt (behind the lens of course)...
The mere joy of a birthday cake and being sung to by family is something Kenzie enjoys every year. This smile, is one that tells me, Pete and I have done something right. She is so appreciative and aware of those that love her, and in recent years, while those people have dwindled, she's come to learn the ones who really matter - and that friends, can too, be family. Here, she is smiling in such delight as we sing an off key rendition of Happy Birthday. May she always continue to bring this warmth to others...I find her innocence and love to be contagious.
And it wouldn't be a special day if it wasn't shared with her favorite loving lil' sister and sidekick-If I left this world tomorrow, I know that together, these two could get through anything. The love of a sister is a bond I never experienced first hand, but what "joy" I find in watching it as a the mommy of two sisters. I am so very lucky!
Mommy Loves you, Sweet Kenzie-Bear - You were my wish come true when I wished on a wishing star....and that star has been blazing and lighting up my night sky ever since. Thank you for your sweet heart.
