I woke up Alaina this morning and she opens her eyes, looks at me, and exclaims, "I'm five!" She then asked, "Am I taller?" LOL!
So, my little girl is five today. That means I have been mama for five years. They have been the best five years of my life. Being a wife and mom is all I ever dreamed of doing. Even through some really tough years in my life when I didn't think I could go on any more, I would dream of the family I would have some day and I would resolve to keep going. To keep waiting. To keep preparing to be the mom I wanted to be.
So five years ago this amazing little girl helped my dream come true. I won't bother typing out the whole story again....I did it last year for the blog. You can read it HERE.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY little one (who isn't so little anymore!) I love you more than words can say.
Aw-Happy Birthday to Alaina :) Hope it is a fun filled day with lots of laughter and of course sweets :)
Posted by: Margie S. | January 30, 2008 at 08:18 PM
Awwwwwwwwwww! Happy 5th Birthday Alaina!!! Have a great day!
Posted by: Kresta | January 30, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Happy Birthday Alaina!!!!! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Posted by: KellieP | January 30, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Happy Birthday Alaina!! Have a great day :)
Posted by: Whitney | January 30, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Happy Birthday Alaina!!! I hope your day is full of all kinds of love and fun!
Posted by: MandaKay | January 30, 2008 at 11:11 PM
Happy Birthday, Alaina!!
Posted by: HaleyW | January 31, 2008 at 01:14 AM
Ahhh, that's so sweet. Happy 5th Birthday Alaina! Enjoy your special day.
Posted by: Rainee | January 31, 2008 at 01:33 AM
Happy Birthday Alaina!! Hope you're having a wonderful birthday today!!
Posted by: Shawna Taylor | January 31, 2008 at 04:08 AM
Happy Birthday Alaina! M sends her bday love your way. She's turning 7 right after CNY! Hugs!!
Posted by: Jacki | January 31, 2008 at 09:02 PM
Happy Birthday to the Princess Alaina, who looked like a Princess in her photos yesterday with her cousin!
Posted by: Angi Smith | January 31, 2008 at 11:47 PM