Happy 8th Birthday, Catie

Eight years ago today a lil girl came into my life that changed who I was forever! The moment the Dr. put her into my arms she had me and her daddy wrapped around her lil finger!! The only words I could say when I saw her was "SHE IS SO PRETTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" I literally said it over and over!! I had never seen such a BEAUTIFUL baby in my life! She was PERFECT! She was angelic! I was so happy/proud to be her MOM! She was mine and I couldn't have been happier! I was only 21 at the time and had experienced TRUE never ending, unconditional, real LOVE!

Catelyn you have always been so full of life, spunk, and laughter! You are such a sweetheart! You are very protective and can't stand it when someone is in pain! I think you would make a wonderful nurse just like your momma one day! I love spending having momma/Catie time with you. You are at such a fun age...you love going shopping with me now!!! It amazes me at how much you are like myself! You talk and act just like me..ha! You are such a girly girl but you also love to go outside and ride bikes and play in the dirt! You love to get dressed up! Every morning when we are getting ready for school you say you want to wear a dress. You want your hair perfect and combed just right. You are now aware of the cost of things. If you think something is to expensive you tell us you do not want it. I think that is such a great quality. I never want you to take for granted all the things you have. You love going to church and learning about God! You are very tender hearted and you always want to pray for those who are hurt! God blessed me with such a wonderful, beautiful daughter!! I am so proud to call you mine!! Happy 8th birthday, Catie bug!!!!

I absolutely love this song! It makes my cry every time I hear it...but I think it's PERFECT!

In my daughter's eyes I am a hero
I am strong and wise and I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I want to be
In my daughter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes
Everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light
And the world is at peace
This miracle God gave to me
Gives me strength when I'm weak
I find reason to believe
In my daughter's eyes

And when she wraps her hand around my finger
Oh it puts a smile in my heart
Everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what life is all about

It's hangin' on when your heart
Is had enough
It's givin' more when you feel like givin' up
I've seen the light
It's in my daughter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes
I can see the future
A reflection of who I am
And what we'll be
And though she'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone
I hope you'll see
How happy she made me
For I'll be there
In my daughter's eyes