Monday, January 31, 2011

hAppY biRtHdAy LeiGhtoN

one year ago today we were snuggling this precious little thing


today, we are...well not snuggling...chasing after this adorable, big girl


how in the world has it already been one year?
leighton,
you have filled our lives with more love and joy than we could have ever imagined.
we love seeing who you are becoming each day as your personality develops more and more.
you do not believe in sitting back and watching the world go by.
you are in it.
whatever you do, you don't give up.
you keep trying until you get what you want...which is definitely going to give your mom and dad a run for their money.
you are strong willed.
you have an amazing sense of humor and love to laugh when others are laughing or when you want some attention.
i could never have imagined how much i would learn about myself and about my Heavenly Father this past year.
you have given me a glimpse of our Father's love for us and taught me how to love better.
miss leighton gale,
i love you more than words could ever say.
happy birthday big girl!

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16 comments:

Irma and Koby said...

Hold on tight because in my experience it only begins to go faster from here! :) Happy Birthday to your sweet baby girl! She is very blessed to have you for her momma!!

Natalie said...

Happy birthday sweet girl!

bethany said...

Happy Birthday Leighton!!!

meg said...

Happy birthday, Leighton!

audrey said...

happy birthday sweetest chicken! i love those pictures. it reminds me of how old george is. why do they have to grow up?

Kristen :) said...

happy birthday to one precious girl! we love you L!

Kelli said...

Happy First Brithday Leighton!!

You are so precious inside and out!

Congrats mama on making it through the first year! The next one is SO. MUCH. FUN.

Ashley said...

happy birthday sweet girl! :)

Sara S. said...

Happy birthday, Leighton!

Jill said...

I remember when you announced you were pregnant with this sweet baby. Time is flying.

Happy Birthday, beautiful Leighton!!

Unknown said...

Happy birthday Leighton!!

Sarah Beth said...

AHHH! I have loved reading your birth story, makes me nervous of course! Happy Birthday to your little cutie!

Jami Nato said...

it's so funny how she really looks like herself as a newborn...you think they change so much.

happy birthday little peanut!

Caroline said...

yay! happy birthday to Leighton! :) What a cutie.

terri eggers fulghum said...

Happy Birthday sweet baby girl- We love you!!!

Gran said...

Happy Birthday, Leighton, on this your first birthday. You are so special to GiGi and PaPa and we love you so much. I know your party was fun, and lots of work for you Kristin. Keep warm during this cold weather. Our's is here this week too. Two things I had planned have already been canceled, but I am not complaining. Sending much love to the three of you tonight.