Then and now

I think it's time for another "Then and Now" : )


Daddy holding Zari for the first time


Daddy holding Zari now


Teanna and Zari in May


Teanna and Zari now

They are growing and changing every single day right before our eyes. It has been such a joy watching them develop into their own little people!

Zari's 1st Birthday

Dear Zari,

Having you in my life has been an amazing blessing. You make me and Daddy laugh every single day. You are such a little cuddler and you even try to give kisses (always very slobbery, but we love them anyway). You spend your days crawling after people. You follow Teanna around and try to take whatever she is playing with. You crawl after me and Daddy and tug on our pants to be picked up. You also like to stand up at the toybox and then scream because you can't get back down. You still have the same sweet and goofy personality, but you have learned to assert yourself by throwing little tantrums. You are so small to be throwing a tantrum so it's really funny and cute to watch.

As time has passed and you've gotten so chubby and healthy, it's easy to forget how scared we were when we first brought you home. When we think about all you have endured and how perfect you are now, we know you are a true miracle. You have a quality that brings joy to everyone around you and perhaps that is the reason you are here.

I love you with all my heart, today and always.

Love,
Mommy

Here are some pictures from the party!