I can't believe my Lara is now 7 years old. She's pretty excited- we're going to have a music party this afternoon (her idea) because she loves music. This little girl amazes me. She is feisty and strong-willed but very soft hearted. Last night she got upset with us because we wouldn't let her stay up to finish her movie. She threw herself in bed and refused to say her prayers or let us tuck her in. We left her alone for awhile and, about 15 minutes later, there was a little knock on our door. We opened the door and she ran in and threw her arms around me. She couldn't go to sleep without us and her prayers. :)
She's really thrilled about turning 8 next year. Eric's going to baptize her and she tells everybody about it. Her big brothers and sisters are her definitely her heroes. The biggest heartache in her life is not seeing BreeAnne and Averie more often; she remembers to pray for them every time she says a prayer. She also loves her extended family and talks about them all the time. I think if Lara could have her way, everyone she loves would live in our house and be with us all the time!
I am so grateful for this little girl. The most frightening experience of my life as a parent came when she was diagnosed with RSV when she was six weeks old. She and I spent a week in the hospital, including one very memorable and tender night when I prayed and pled with Heavenly Father desperately. When she drives me crazy, I think back to that night and how things could have turned out differently. I wouldn't trade her for anything! I love you so much, Bug!
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What a sweet post. It's hard to see your baby grow up. Lara is such a cutie.
What were you doing up in the middle of the night blogging? ;)
I couldn't sleep. Now I'm tired and draggy, but oh well. I loved your post about the temple. I didn't even notice the sego lilies when we were there.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LARA!
You got my all misty eyed reading that. Lara is such a sweet girl. I hope she had a great birthday. My little "bug" is turning 16 on monday!
It's hard when your baby keeps getting older. I remember how I felt when Temple was baptized. It was very emotional.
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