Isabella Turns One

my big 1 year old.

What a nice weekend we had.  Some friends of ours came to visit and were able to stay a night.  We also had fine arts for our two oldest children.  They competed in drama, music and photography and did quite well.  It was very reminiscent of this time last year.  This time last year I spent the day at fine arts watching my kids perform and waddling around ready to pop at any moment.  Then sure enough that night I gave birth to a beautiful little girl.  Isabella was a relatively easy birth.  I think it is great for moms to have their babies natural but I had a couple of mine that way and very much appreciate the God given medication to ease the pain.  I can't tell you how amazingly blessed I am to have all my children and Isabella was such a blessing because she is number 6 and my cup overfloweth.  I remember worrying how I would handle 3 children when I was expecting Sierra.  I only had 2 hands and I knew they had David and I out numbered.  Having baby number 4 was a walk of faith.  Baby number five people thought we were out of our mind and gave lots of helpful advice on how these things happen.  Now with Isabella, I just didn't care what people thought, or how I could give my children all the love they needed, or how we would provide for them all.  God has been a God of more than enough in all areas and I was so blessed to hold my precious little Isabella.  My heart would frequently melt as I held her and tears would pour down my face at the blessing I held.  This year watching the kids grow and interacting with her and each other I can see Gods plan in our family and how each child is a blessing and cause each other to grow.  It is hard to be selfish or feel unloved in a big family. 
Isabella is a little bit of thing, only weighing 16 pounds.  She is going at her own pace and still using us to assist in her walking.  But I can see she is growing and I enjoy her laugh, play time and precious cuddles.  She has a God given plan and purpose for her life and we are looking forward to seeing it all come to pass.  God bless.

Alicia

Isabella and Mommy