How old are you?

This little monkey makes me laugh so much!

Bella loves her stroller

Arabella absolutely loves her little stroller. Walks to the park just aren't complete without her "baby" 😂. A few months ago she barely walked, and now she's basically running!

Me!

Talk the talk and walk the walk!

It took Arabella a long time to start crawling. I mean a really long time. But once she figured it out there was no stopping her. Bella was crawling everywhere suddenly and it completely changed her world. And ours, too!

Then, of course, came walking. That was probably the biggest challenge. After all of the physiotherapy appointments, extra attention, special exercises, etc., we began to see a strong and confident little lady take her first steps. 

Here she was just starting out:

I can't describe the feeling when we saw her take those first steps. It brought tears to our eyes, because we never imagined witnessing something so incredible. Is this the 1 pound baby we saw in the incubator? So fragile and so weak? 

Life is such a trip. I'm blown away when I think back to where she started. 

These days Bella's fully walking on her own. Walking here, walking there, walking nearly everywhere! After her 2nd birthday she really took off - and she hasn't looked back since. It took her much longer than expected but it was so worth the wait. 

Just look at her go!

Arabella, you never cease to amaze and inspire us. We're so very proud of you!!!

Video: Bella wants to go to the park

Bella just loves to talk and express herself. Her first word was "Dadda", but she's really turning into a Momma's girl lately!

Video: Two years of Arabella

Here's a little video I made in honour of Arabella's 2nd birthday.
Enjoy!

Happy 2nd Birthday Bella!

Look who turned 2!

Happy Birthday, girl!

I can't believe that this Minnie Mouse has been with us for two entire years.

Someone please pinch me. 

What happened to our tiny Tinkerbell? Two years ago we were able to hold her in the palms of our hands. And now there's a big girl sitting in front of us.

Without a doubt, these have been the two best years of our lives. They've been the most real and most fulfilling.

We can't thank God enough for Arabella.

For our little family, February 17th happens to be the greatest, most special day of the year. 

It's a day to celebrate life, love, and faith (not to mention being able to stuff your face with cupcakes! YUM!)

It's about celebrating a miracle...

And those who stood witness to God's love.

Arabella, you're simply the best. There's no other way to put it. 

You're so beautiful and sweet.

You're pure, honest, and innocent.

You're everything that makes this life amazing and wonderful.

Arabella, as you continue your journey in life, we want to wish you health and strength. We pray for God's grace and that He continues to watch over you each and every day. 

"Me!" says Arabella. "Me. Me. Me"

"That's right", we tell her. "That's you, you, you!"

Two years have come and gone so fast. And we can't wait to see what the future holds for Bella. 

A ballerina, perhaps? 

She certainly seems to thinks so 😄

Whatever you do in this lifetime, whoever you grow up to be, we just want you to be the happiest person that you can be. Be content in your own skin. Do good onto others. Give back and show appreciation. And don't ever lose that childhood wonder, Arabella. Keep your imagination running wild.

We wish you this and so much more! 

Love Mom, Dad and the entire family 💕