Happy Birthday Surprise!

Just a little bit of catching up before we move on to Molly and my big trip to Vegas!

I thought I had already put these pictures up but I guess I never did. The twins started their own dance classes two weeks ago and looked so cute that I needed to take some pictures! Ellie was a natural at dance - she loved evey minute of it!

My sweetie girl!

Hugs from Papa are always welcome.

Sweet Lizzie Bug was a little bit nervous about her first dance class so Annie gaver her a sticker to make her feel better.

Lizzie smiles make my heart melt.

Practicing her dance moves!

Sister Love! I love those tiny little hands draped over each other's shoulders!

My silly girls are ready to dance - I hope the teachers are ready for these two!

Since Molly was coming to Las Vegas with me and her ticket cost a fortune she opted not to have a birthday party this year. So we sent her off to dance class on Saturday and threw her a little surprise party!

The birthday girl!!!

One of Molly's best friends, Rajiah was able to come over and sleep over on the night of Molly's party - the little girls could not get enough of her.

The party guests waiting for the birthday girl!

Papa lined up the kids for the big surprise.

Happy Birthday, Molly-girl!

We defintely pulled off the surprise.

Molly and Rajiah

Daddy did a great job of getting Molly home on time for her big surprise.

We didn't tell the baby girls about the party because we were afraid they would spill the beans!

Mommy and Daddy loving on the birthday girl.

Auntie Ann made Molly two different cakes - a cheescake and a chocolate cake.

My beautiful birthday girl.

Happy Birthday, Dear Molly!

My favorite Molly smile.

Molly smiles lit up by the candles on her 10th birthday cake.

The little girls all

Lila loves cake!

Sweet katie smiles - she loved the chocolate cake.

My happy girl loves cake - Auntie Ann outdid herself.

Molly got the best seat in the house for cake!!!!

Auntie Ann was wonderful about helping with the party so that Molly would be surprised! She also made her a bautiful bag with her name on it and put all sorts of goodies in it for the plane.

Lined up to watch presents!

Present time!!!!!!!!

Getting ready for her days at Mercy!

Grammy got Molly a beautiful winter jacket and these lovely boots.

KK found the perfect short for Molly! BAZINGA!

Uncle Jeff wrapped Molly's present so she could hardly open it!

Molly LOVES her IPAD!

KK and Pete measuring up to each other!

Papa and the girls - they think he is so funny!

BFF's!

BFF's

Molly Girl and her grandparents - what a lucky girl! Happy 10th Birthday, Molly - we all hope you enjoyed your surprise!

GNM - ILY!

 

The Miracle of Molly

At this time ten years ago I had no idea how life would change in just 24 hours. Molly wasn't due for another week but she had a mind of her own. At around noon on September 26, 2002 Molly made sure that everyone knew she was on her way when Meghan's water broke. 9 and a half hours later she came into the world without a peep but with her eyes wide open and looking around. Grammy and Papa, Auntie Kake and Auntie Meg and I were all there when Molly was born, sharing one of the most amazing moments of our lives as we watched this perfect human being take her first breaths. The doctor put Molly on Meg's chest and the three of us spent a few moments together as if no one else in the world existed - to this day these are some of the most special moments of my life. Meg and I laughed and cried at the culmination of a very long and difficult journey and then shared Molly with the rest of her family. Grammy and Papa and Auntie Kake took turns holding Molly, reveling in the miracle of this new life.
Over the last ten years Molly has brought more joy to our lives than I ever thought possible. She is bright, loving, generous, strong willed, compassionate, kind and even more of a miracle than she was the day she was born. Molly loves that she has a special story about how she came into the world. She lives life asking questions, observing everything and working hard to earn the respect and love of everyone around her. Last year Molly's teacher continually told me how amazed she was by Molly - she said that no matter how hard it was or how difficult it made things for Molly she was always impressed with Molly's ability to make the right deicsions. As a mom I fall in love with Molly a little more each and every single day. She makes me so proud to be her mother that sometimes I feel like my heart will explode.
In a few days Molly and I will head off to Las Vegas for an all girls birthday celebration and I can't think of a better way to welcome Molly to double digits!

Auntie Meg, Mama and Molly just moments after her birth!

Papa used to stop over at night and lay on the couch with Molly-girl on his chest. She could not have been more content then when she was with her Papa.

Mama and Daddy with our sweet birthday girl!

I am the luckiest Mom in the world to have this baby girl as my daughter!

Happy Double Digits, Molly - we are so glad that you were born!

GNM - ILY!