Thursday, February 19, 2009

{ 3 }

I am going to try and hurry and write this before my little birthday girl wakes up. Earlier this morning before he left for work, David and I were leaning together over her sleepy little head and just had one of those overwhelming moments where the tears well up and without saying a word we each knew the others thoughts...how much we love her, so much it hurts...how much she's grown... how glad we are that she's ours...and for the sparkle she brings to our every day lives...and how beautiful she is to us.

Oh I think I hear a little someone waking up. Time for happy birthday snuggles.



A little bit later:
The first words out of her mouth this morning were, " Now is my happy birthday! Sing to me Mommy! " As she holds up three fingers, which is so unspeakably cute because it takes so much effort with her mouth twisted to one side, and her nose wrinkled up as she winks with one eye, and uses her other hand to hold down her pinkie and thumb.

I have a feeling, it's going to be a good day. A really good day.
And year, while were at it.

14 comments:

Leslie said...

oh Annabelle a verry happy happy birthday to you from Cade and Rylan too.. we hope all the wishes blown into that candle are met... every single one...

and what a special three you are to be getting your very own baby Jack soon!

*happy day Chelle & David, verry happy day!

have a lovely said...

a very happy birthday to the precious girlie girl!!!! three whole, rich, and full blessed years!!! such a precious adorable chickadee!!

swell.life said...

How very sweet!! Wishing you the Happiest Birthday ever, Annabelle! Hope the day is filled with everything wonderful. :)

Cottage Mommy said...

Happy Birthday to your sweet little girl...isn't it fun? Addison is turning two on Monday and we are having a little party Saturday for her. Goes by so fast. Hope you are feeling well with baby Jack!

Aminta said...

Happy Birthday Lovey! Oh such a cute three year old you make! And now a big sister to be to! What a happy year this truly will be. I hope to see you soon, and your present will be there tomorrow.... I hope you love it baby girlie!
Muahs and Muahs!
Auntie M

Aminta said...

P.S. I so so so wish I could have seen your shoulder shrugs this morning! Your cous-ies love you too!

Amanda said...

happy, happy birthday miss annabelle....and that looks like a mighty yummy birthday treat! :)

Lisa said...

a good day, indeed!

wishing you the happiest of birthdays, Annabelle - the happiest.....

any fun things planned to celebrate???

Wendi@EveryDayMiracles said...

Oh Chelle - I love how you love that little girl!
What a wonderful day to celebrate!

Anonymous said...

Dear Anniebelle Lucy,
Happy Birthday to you! Jesse and Mari are so excited to have you in the 3 club! And Kate is right behind you! I'm say these are exciting times......Thinking of you and wishing we could be there to party with you! Love, Auntie Deb, Uncle Jerry, Jesse, and Mari

Connie said...

Happy actual birthday to Annabelle!...it was such fun to celebrate your 'happy birthday' with our special girl last weekend.
Nana

shabby girl said...

My kids are 36, 23, and 21. I sing to each of them every single year on their birthday. And here's the funny thing, they sing to each other and others as well on their birthdays. What a wonderful, thoughtful thing to do to celebrate the fact that this person that you love is in your life!

Dawna said...

Happy, Happy Birthday to my dear sweet "borrowed niece" Anniebelle Lucy! Sending you lots of hugs and tickles, sweet girl! (And extra hugs for your sweet Momma, too!)

Fairlightday said...

Happy belated Birthday Annabelle! We love you and can't quite believe you are 3 already! You are growing so big and even more beautiful with every passing year.
Hugs to you gorgeous girl!

From all 4 of us. :)