Today we celebrate a birthday that only comes 'round once every four years!
I know that right now you do not understand the significance of this day . . .
it's your birthday, is all you know!
To us, your Grammy and Papa, it's not only the first time your birthday is on the calendar
but it's also your first birthday in Canada!
An extra day made especially for you.
The words that come to me are from an old song by The Carpenters,
On the day that you were born the angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue . . .
We held you close you for a short while . . .
as your baby passport was processed just in time to return to Indonesia
when you were 12 weeks old.
The next time we saw you was when we flew to see you for your first birthday!
At first you wondered about these old people that smiled at you like they knew you.
But it did not take long before you loved us too!
What girl would not smile with Papa's credit card in her possession?
On that trip we got to see your first steps.
We were lucky to be able to visit for your second Birthday in 2010.
That was the time when you fell in love with Papa's teasing
and Grammy's treats that got rolled out on the kitchen counter
as your hands made patterns on the flour dusted surface.
We missed your third Birthday, by about 5 weeks.
When you learned that we were coming later,
you announced that you'd be wearing a pretty dress.
Grammy decided to do the same.
The trips were fun! But there were always the hard goodbyes to follow.
Today we are filled with joy for this very special day . . .
one that we can celebrate right here at home . . .
with all the family around . . . your almost twin cousin,
your other cousins and uncles and aunties joining the party for the first time.
And the best thing is . . . we do not have to say goodbye.
Happy Birthday Makenna Sage!
We love you, our sparkly, blue eyed, princess!
We thank God for you and pray His continued
blessing on your life.
Papa and Grammy
19 comments:
Oh how sweet is that! So happy you get to celebrate this very special day together! Blessings on dear Makenna!
So sweet - your words, photos, and beautiful Makenna! Enjoy this happy day! I know you will!
What a very special post and sweet little girl. She picked a most wonderful grammy and papa!
O the joy that flows from your post! Happy Birthday to little grandangel! Blessings for many, many more!
Happy birthday to a very special, sweet girl!
These are such meaningful posts to me. We were the ones who took our children overseas, and until now, a grammie myself, I never realized the sacrifice it was for my parents. They blessed us and sent us off with smiles and tears. What a tremendous blessing.
Happy Birthday to your sweet Makenna!
Happy Birthday MaKenna - you share a birthday with our grandson. As I told him, he is now 2 years old OR 8 years old OR 2,922 days old. He gets to choose.
Such a pretty girl and such a sweet post. One day, she will love reading it! :-)
The joy in this post come right out onto the screen! For so many years we were far away with our children and longed for birthday celebrations for our children where they could be with their grandparents. You were so fortunate to be able to be with your darling granddaughter for all those special times - and now whenever the two of you want!
Makenna is a beautiful child. So glad you finally get to spend more time with her...and especially so on her birthday!
OH that is so sweet! I love that song too...and can relate.
What a tremendous blessing to have this day to celebrate all together.
Anneliese, your love comes through your words! This is a lovely letter for Makenna to read someday! Isn't it wonderful to have grandchildren around? Our Alberta ones were just here for almost a week - what fun we had! Dairymary
Tender sweet. Happy Birthday Makenna. Your family dearly loves you! I hope you had a really happy and fun day!
how sweet! so wonderful that you can share in the celebration!
What a special birthday it is...for a special girl! So happy for you, Anneliese...to have Makenna here to celebrate with this year. A beautiful post.
Happy Birthday to your sweet Makenna -- she's beautiful!
Awwww, so nice to have them home!
Thank you, Dad & Mom, for making such an effort to invest in our childen's lives ... You were there in Indo to celebrate everyone of Kenna's birthdays (give or take a bit)! What special, special memories those are!
What a fun birthday to have on leap day! And how great to be able to celebrate together!
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