What a Difference a Year Makes!

On this day last year things were quite different than today.

At this very time I was pleading with the Lord to save this sweet baby's life.


And, as you know, those prayers were answered!  So today, one year later we had a little celebration!!

Not only because Harper turned one but to thank the Lord who heard our cries and gave us the chance to  love and cherish this precious baby!   No, I am not one bit prejudice......but isn't she the sweetest baby??

I have to say something about this darling bear.  There is a talented lady in Georgia named Donna.  We don't know her personally.  She doesn't have a blog but she is the sweetest lady to Harper.  She has sent her many things that she has handmade.  The Razorback cheerleader was one of her cutest creations.

Not only is she creative, talented and generous, but she has written all of us many times this year, always lovingly encouraging our whole family about Harper.  Donna, I don't know you but I must tell you how I have appreciated the love you have poured out to our family.  Not just gifts (but they have been so neat) but the words of encouragement that have come from your heart.  I thank you and I pray God will bless you with His greatest love, joy and peace.

Look at the little number  "1" on the top of the bear's hat!

 I wanted to show you a close-up of Donna's other creation. Is this not the cutest thing you have ever seen??   A knitted cupcake with a candle on top!   Donna, I hope you are selling these in Georgia......they are darling!!

I'm sure you have already been on Kelly's blog to see all the party details.  I have none to add but I did want to show a picture of Harper with her little Keyboard we got her.  She loves music and she immediately started playing it with great interest!   I do want her to be able to play the piano( much better than her Nonny does however) if she is interested at all.

Kelly got both sets of grandparents a book she made on-line of Harper's first year.  It went from first sonogram to this past Christmas!!!   She said she didn't have time to scrapbook and this would have to do!

We loved every page and it will certainly be our favorite "coffee table " book!  

We had a great celebration today!  Now I can hardly wait to see what this new year brings!!
Happy 1st  Birthday Harper!  You are greatly loved!