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one-derful

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Shanda

One of the many reasons why this last year has been the best in my life is because of this little sweetheart, who was born a year ago today. She was named for her Great-Grandma, and for the joy in our hearts when we knew she was coming.

God gave her her first breath, and I saw her take it in, a miracle moment. Babies cry when they breathe for the very first time, and mamas laugh with wonder. She’s a year down the road of her life and what a special year it has been, full of her bright blue eyes, pretty pink dresses, and smiles all around.

My heart is so full of gratitude, for her. Soon we will light the candle, sing a song, serve up the cake, and say a prayer of thanksgiving to the great Giver of this beautiful life.

Happy Birthday, Sarah Joy!

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doesntcostathingtosmile on May 30, 2011 at 4:07 pm said:

Beautiful!

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Baseballchik138 on May 30, 2011 at 4:27 pm said:

She is just absolutely gorgeous!

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kazztazz on May 30, 2011 at 4:43 pm said:

Happy birthday, Sarah! Hard to believe she’s one already. Time sure does fly with little ones.

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celebratinglifeandmotherhood on May 30, 2011 at 4:58 pm said:

A whole year already? It’s so hard to believe and yet it’s true…happy birthday beautiful little Sarah!

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inanorchard on May 30, 2011 at 5:17 pm said:

Happy Birthday sweet Sarah! You were just newly pregnant with her when I first started visiting your blog… hard to believe. I love your thought about babies crying with their first breath and mommas smiling with wonder, so very true, I have seen it with my own eyes 🙂

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Ponder_ing on May 30, 2011 at 6:25 pm said:

Happy b-day to her!

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mytoesareblue on May 30, 2011 at 6:28 pm said:

when i saw that it was sarah celebrating one i could hardly believe it. wow, does time fly…and yet what a year its been for you guys…i can’t imagine and probably neither can you…how life has been changed with her in it…can’t really remember life before now can you 😉

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JsSteph7 on May 30, 2011 at 7:42 pm said:

Happy Birthday to Sarah!!

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myhopeisinjesus on May 30, 2011 at 8:18 pm said:

So much sweetness! — Happy Birthday Sarah!

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ABAHM on May 30, 2011 at 9:19 pm said:

Happy Birthday to sweet little Sarah. Hugs and kisses from me!

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anniemockingbird on May 30, 2011 at 9:50 pm said:

Happy birthday, Sarah Joy! I’ve loved walking along with you on your journey, reading your Mama’s journal and loving the pictures of you and your big brothers and sweet big sister and Mama and Papa. God bless you, little one. May you grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ all the days of your life.

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jgzifamily on May 30, 2011 at 10:05 pm said:

She’s beautiful!! How I long for a little girl! Maybe someday 🙂 GG.

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Brenda on May 30, 2011 at 10:27 pm said:

HAPPY, HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY DARLING SARAH JOY…..I have only shared the last 4 months of your life reading Mommy’s blogs….but Joy it has been……So Pretty in your Birthday Shirt…….Hope you all have a wonderful second year with Sarah Joy…..I have just 2 Boys but WONDERFUL they are one is now 27 and the other 32……one day perhaps I will be able to buy pink for my own Grand Daughter if I should be so lucky ……pink is a lovely color…..Blessings …Brenda

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ErinLynae on May 30, 2011 at 10:56 pm said:

Happy Birthday!!! I can’t believe she is a year old! How truly bittersweet. ❤ She is just precious

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Cinnamon Kerschner on May 30, 2011 at 11:09 pm said:

Oh Shanda, She is beautiful, just like her Mama. Such a wonderful way to celebrate her life and document her special day. Happy Birthday Sarah Joy – you have a very special family that loves you so much. ~Cinnamon

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DanishDoll on May 31, 2011 at 2:15 am said:

A treasure, indeed!

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Kara on May 31, 2011 at 7:10 am said:

Happy Birthday to Sarah! She’s precious. 🙂

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cherylyn_p on May 31, 2011 at 8:45 am said:

As usual, I have to apologize for not commenting in a while. I just haven’t found much time to be online. And, ONE WHOLE YEAR!!!!???!!!!! Has it really been *THAT* long?! I’ve enjoyed reading your last 5 posts and will take your advice about noticing the small things in our world that grab our children’s attention! ]Meanwhile . . . HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH!!!!!!!!!!!

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AmericanJanet on May 31, 2011 at 9:25 am said:

What a beautiful, happy birthday girl! I believe she enjoyed her special day!

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foursimpleservants on May 31, 2011 at 10:38 am said:

I LOVE this post…precious Sarah…beautiful Shanda…Godly hands of her daddy! Thanks for sharing!!!

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Shayna on May 31, 2011 at 10:45 am said:

Absolutely beautiful, Shanda!!! You’re such a pretty mommy! 🙂 P.S. Here is a very pretty “Waterfall Braid” tutorial to try in Grace’s hair soon. 🙂 http://www.youtube.com/user/CuteGirlsHairstyles#p/search/6/VkUo6JQud_o

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juiCyer on May 31, 2011 at 1:27 pm said:

she’s looking cute as always! love love love her fuchsia tutu!!

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connie on May 31, 2011 at 1:59 pm said:

hi shanda…….oh my, can it be? thanks for sharing your sweet little sarah with us over the past year.

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shondadiane on May 31, 2011 at 2:30 pm said:

How can she be one year old already?It is always a joy to come onto your blog and watch your beautiful children grow up…She has such a wonderful family…Happy Birthday, Sarah Joy!!!

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annamanda on June 1, 2011 at 7:47 am said:

She is just to Cute! my favorite pic was her holding onto daddys big strong hands~ she really is a god-given tresure for you and your family I love her HAPPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH

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