Happy Birthday, Emily!

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Fourteen years ago God gave me a beautiful baby girl.  Emily's birthday is today and she brings us as much joy as she did those many years ago.  Having a girl after two boys really awakened me to the difference between them!  Even her cry as an infant had a much more dramatic tone.  lol

 She has brought so much life and fun into our home.

 She is compassionate.  

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Expressive


 Fun-Loving.


Artistic.


Athletic.  
 

Those are just a few of the many parts that make up Emily. 

Happy Birthday, Sweetie!  We love you.




Comments

  1. E. LaneMay 30, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    I love reading about your family

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    1. TerriMay 30, 2013 at 9:31 AM

      Thank you! I feel like my blog readers are an extended family.

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  2. ElizabethdMay 30, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Very happy birthday Emily!
    It's bee lovely to watch her grow up over the last few years.

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    1. TerriMay 30, 2013 at 9:32 AM

      Thank you, Barbara. She was 9 years old when I started blogging. Time certainly has passed by quickly!

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  3. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    She is gorgeous! I know you all we have fun celebrating her special day.

    Debbi

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  4. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Happy 14th birthday to Emily!! I hope you have a wonderful day full of fun and surprises!! May God bless you in the coming year.
    God bless, Kathy in Illinois

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  5. Debbie JMay 31, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    She's a special girl! Happy Birthday Emily!

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