Two years today

Last night, I found myself unable to sleep. I kept thinking about the past two years, as today is my sweet daughter's second birthday. I sat awake last night and watched the clock hands mark the time that Elliana officially entered our lives, two years ago to the minute. 1:12 am.

The time of her birth came and went. In my mind, I relived the first few minutes of her life. Images of her first smile, first steps and first words began flooding my memory. Before I knew it, the image of first birthday was ever present in my mind like a permanent still image. Images continued to flow...that gummy toothless grin, tooth by tooth has now become a toothy silly smile.

I stayed awake a while longer, practically in the dark, praising God for the abundance of blessings in my life. Elliana Rose Berndsen...you are very much a blessing in my life.

Happy 2nd Birthday Elliana! Enjoy the highlights of the past year and the many adventures we have enjoyed. I am already looking forward to the many adventures that lay ahead in your third year.