Sunday, August 23, 2009

Birthday Blessing

Aviana has always been the life of the party. Even though she has never talked much, her presence was always known. She arrived from Guatemala just one month prior to her first birthday.

At her party, I vividly remember her being passed around all day long. She has always felt more than comfortable in just about anyone’s arms.

This year, on her third birthday, the same rules applied. Aviana’s room was a revolving door of family and friends from morning until night. She was so calm throughout the entire day. She once again enjoyed being passed from lap to lap. She looked at ease, peaceful.

We all went outside and of course she was thrilled to be basking in the sunshine with the breeze blowing across her little body. We all had an amazing day with her and felt so blessed to be fortunate enough to spend her 3rd birthday with her.

We look forward to a lifetime of birthdays with this special little girl! Our friend Jillian also took many beautiful pictures during Aviana's birthday party. She e-mailed me the link to share with everyone :o)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/37213271@N04/sets/72157622058954684/

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12 comments:

  1. What precious pics!! Happy 3rd Birthday Aviana!!

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  2. Thanks for sharing the birthday pictures. I love that you went ahead and decorated her room. The pictures of her with the Minnie Mouse ears are the absolute cutest!!!

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  3. Wow she looks so good!!!!Happy Birthday Beautiful girl!!!!!

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  4. Happy Birthday to a beautiful girl. Thanks for sharing the pictures; I love the ears!

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  5. beautiful. her eyes say it all. and you decorated her room with the mickey mouse decorations you got. go girls go (you and her!!) praying.

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  6. Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!!! You look absolutely adorable in your Minnie ears! Mama did a great job decorating for your special day. May all your wishes come true!

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  7. aren't birthdays just a fantastic opportunity to celebrate life?

    Congrats on a fantastic day of memories...Good Job Momma!

    Andrea

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  8. It looks like she had a great day! And although I've never met her, she is looking REALLY healthy. Her color is amazing and her eyes look very alert!

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  9. Happy 3rd Birthday sweet Avi,!!!!!

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  10. I love the pictures and decorations! The best part is for me is that she is looking at whoever is holding her or looking at the camera, because I just follow your blog I only see what pictures you post, these ones really show how far she has come, just awesome!

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  11. I'm glad you decided to celebrate Avi's birthday! We're happy to have been a part of it! Prayers to you all that PT is going well!!

    Janet

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  12. I love the birthday pictures! Aviana looks so beautiful in her birthday gear! Hope all is going well at UCD:)

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