It’s hard for me to believe the little girl we had prayed so hard for, labored so long for, and endured a traumatic delivery for is already seven. The year we spent fighting sleep and crying is long gone. The terrible twos are over. The strong-willed threenager we had is now a polite, intelligent, well-spoken…strong willed seven year old. We fought long and hard to look into the face of this beautiful girl of ours, and with each year that passes, I still cannot believe she is ours.
We spent her birthday playing hooky from school for a “yes day”. We swam, ate too many sweets, were surprised by our best friends, and saw a movie for the first time in two years. We even found some roses on my moms rose bushes that we were sure were her gift to Piper. Happy birthday, PJ! We love you more than anything!
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This is utterly beautiful Lauren, I can feel every word. I can also see what an amazing girl you have right here. Happy birthday gorgeous soul.
I’m so glad you got to celebrate her like this – what a wonderful day!
Happy Birthday Piper! What a beautiful girl you have! I also can’t believe she is 7. I swear she was only 3 when I started following your work. Time really does fly. Also Lauren I’ve said it so many times but you are such an incredible photographer! I WISH you lived in the UK because I so want you to photograph our family I adore your work.