My darling baby turned 2! I cannot believe that just 2 years ago we were hearing the baby cries of a little girl that had just entered our lives, and here we go again about to enter upon that journey with another little one due any day now!
May you always know you are loved. Know that you are cherished beyond words, and that I am honored God gave you to me to take care of while you are here on this Earth. You are a special gift that I learn so much from, all while seeing the world through your eyes. It is the joy of my heart to see you learn and conquer new things, to watch you try and never give up, and to see your personality emerge, grow and change as time goes by. It is my prayer that I can always watch over you and guide you through life’s storms, and that you will allow me to continue to do so until that day when I need to relinquish you into another’s arms. And even then, know that I will always be in the wings. As Lee Ann Womack puts it ever so eloquently…I hope you dance!
Mommy
The idea for the ric rac pinafore dress came from this Pinterest Pin, and you can find a free pinafore tutorial at Smashed Peas and Carrots. Lastly, the idea for the felt number pin came from Sew Together.
Happy Birthday sweetheart!!!
Awwwww nothing like making another Mom’s heartstrings to be pulled first thing in the morning. Awesome letter to your daughter.
Happy Birthday Madeline!
Adorable dress and I love the little badge. So fun! Might have to make one of those for my little one’s next birthday.
So, cute. I have made a Pinafore for 2 years in a row now and never thought of the buttons. My husband hates putting it on her.
beautiful post, it even made me tear up:) and that dress…could she be any cuter!
Happy birthday to your sweet little girl!! Two is a fun, yet challenging age!! Her dress is awesome, as usual
Happy Birthday to Madeline! I just stumbled across your blog… That dress is so adorable!
Absolutely adorable. I wish I could make one of these for my daughter, she would love it!
Jenni
kissedbyafrog.blogspot.com
I love that dress! Too cute!
Happy Birthday Madeline!
Love the dress
I still have a pinafore that I wore….and I still love it on my little one.
Happy Birthday to her! That dress is the sweetest thing
So sweet! Nothing like a birthday to make you get all nostalgic and sentimental. What these babies do to us!
Happy Birthday little one! And that dress, oh my
~Destri
Happy birthday Madeline! Love the dress and ricrac!! Such a sweet letter.
This dress is SO sweet!
Oh my! I love that first picture, she looks so happy
Great job on the dress, oh that ric rac…perfect!
XOXO,
Maggie
Aw, I love that dress, and she looks so grown up! And you’ve got me all misting up over here, more than just a little bit. Isn’t it just heartwarming/terrible watching them grow? I’m so excited for you to get to watch her turn into a big sister. My little big girl… aw, she just takes my breath away with how much she loves her baby sister, and it just kills me how much that love goes both ways. Olivia gets very excited when Nicole enters a room, and reaches for her, big smile on her face. Siblings… such a beautiful thing!