The Family of an IRONMAN

In Honor of Emma Grace

June 23, 2008

Happy 1st Birthday Avery Ella!

Avery Ella, what a blessing you have been to our family over the past year. Every time I look at you I am reminded of the love God has poured on your life. I know that God has BIG plans for you. You have had to fight from day one and are still fighting to do new things. You are such a miracle of life and you have beaten all the odds!! I remember seeing you when you were first born and all I can remember thinking is "wow she is all legs." The helpless feeling of leaving you in the NICU every night by yourself was heart wrenching but I knew that if God had brought you this far he would never leave your side and I also knew that your guardian angel was watching over you very closely. I love you so much and I thank the Lord everyday for you and your testimony. Happy 1st Birthday Bella!
Our First Family Photo
Lane kissing his tiny sister.

Mommy and Daddy comforting Avery Ella.

Too Cute in my lil' hat!

My Big Baby Blues.

Mommy says I am mean as a snake but Aunt Kay and Uncle Trabis bought me this outfit because they think I am an angel!

I am the beach babe!

My first time to wear my bikini!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY, MISS AVERY ELLA!! I remember how tiny you were. You are God's little miracle baby! You're the most beautiful little darling, and looking into your face, is like stepping back in time seeing your mother when she was a baby! We love you so much and look forward to celebrating many many more birthdays!!!

Jamie said...

Happy First Birthday, Avery! You truly are a little miracle. You are too precious and I love your bikini!

The Iveys said...

Happy Birthday gorgeous! We love you so much and thank God every day that you are here with us! You remind me so much of your Mommy. I was only 4 when she was born, but I remember her blonde hair and eyes! You look so much like her!

Anonymous said...

Happy 1st Birthday Baby Avery! You are so precious and look so cute in everything you have on.