she is 10 years old today.
i've been on the verge of tears all day...it just seems BIG.
i don't think i've done "year by year" birthday posts before...this one deserves it.
i took pictures of pictures. wow...the memories. i can't get some to save when i turn them. sorry.
rebekah at 1 year old. the first year of her life was SO hard...she was a VERY fussy baby...but it's a good thing i didn't know what was to come...
rebekah at 2. oh boy. STRONG is the word that comes to mind. strong in mind and spirit...i was starting to wonder...
rebekah at 3. she was a big sister...a GREAT big sister. and i remember her CONFIDENCE shining through at this age. i couldn't relate. i've rarely felt confident in my life. but her?? her confidence runs DEEP and her walk shows it :-)
rebekah at 4. a big sister...again. still strong. still wondering what God was thinking making me her mom. loved her with all my heart.
rebekah at 5. started school. LOVED school. tested me over and over.
rebekah at 6. this was the year. sometime during her 6th year it happened. i LIKED her. i always loved her...and appreciated who she was...and trusted that God knew what He was doing. but the turn happened this year. all that strength and confidence and determination fell into her HEART and i SAW the person God was creating her to be. she is SO beautiful. so so beautiful. her heart is SO big.
rebekah at 7. LOVES swimming. big sister once again.
rebekah at 8. maturing before my eyes. a JOY to mother.
rebekah at 9. SO much fun!!!
rebekah at 10. big sister twice more {for the LAST 2 times!!! :-)} i am so proud of who she is becoming. for who she is. for what she stands for. for the decisions she makes. i am blessed to be her mom...
happy 10th birthday, rebekah!!!
11 comments:
Thinking of her and you so much on this day. Happy birthday, Rebekah! You are an amazing girl!. I would say "young woman", but your mom might faint ;)
Xoxo
Happy birthday sweet rebekah! You are so much like your mom - crafty, determined, strong, give heart, passionate, and stubborn too ! :) God has incredible things in store for you and I can't wait to see them!! I remember coming to visit you when you were first born...laying on the floor in your mom and dads first apartment....and being overwhelmed at the thought of your whole life. But what a joy it has been to watch it unfold! We love you so much!!
Ohhhh HAPPY BIRTHDAY Rebekah!!!!!!!
Love catching up on your life and your vacation---so so thankful Irene didn't do too much to ruin your week!!! I was SO worried about you!!!! Glad it only stole one day!!! MISS YOU!!!!
XOXO
happy birthday rebeckah!
but seriously...SIX? not until she was SIX?? oh no. ayla doesn't turn 4 until november. and oh my. not sure i can do over 2 more years. yikes. :)
she is beautiful and a blessing. so fun to get to "know" her though the blog.
What a beauty...in and out. Her sweet spirit can be seen on her face.
Happy birthday! Happy anniversary of becoming a mom, Courtney!
Precious, precious, precious to see her grow year by year. LOVED your post Courtney ~ and oh how we LOVE Rebekah! She is one amazing girl ~ beautiful on the inside and out. Rebekah ~ our FIRST grandchild holds a special place in our hearts.
My oldest, Cody, turned 13 today. Yet another thing we have in common!!
Happy Birthday to your girl!
Courtney you have a wonderful family and we celebrate Rebekah's birthday today with you. Happy Birthday, Rebekah!
So precious. Happy Birthday, Rebekah!
Great post! I can't believe she is 10!!!
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