A Storybook of Grace

 We ended the week of Natalie’s birthday celebrations at Rainforst Cafe.  So much fun.  Great food.  Amazing service.  Loved it 🥰 

 

  Our sweet neighbors who have been like a second set of grandparents threw a tea party for the girls.  They LOVED it!!!

 Natalie had a great day just hanging out at the house and playing.  She opened gifts and we tried Crumbl Cookie for the first time - soooo delicious!  She blew out her candles all by herself first try.  It was a good day! 

GOD blessed us with exactly what our family needed because He knows us inside and out.  He gave us you, Natalie Clare. You who came after a year in the hospital with Lucas and two heart surgeries later.  You who came after a really rough miscarriage.  You who came after a sudden move to IL.  You who came in the midst of a pandemic.  You who came after I almost lost you and had a complicated pregnancy.  You who was diagnosed with heart problems, too, but since birth has only shown a perfect heart.  You who when delivered had a true knot in the umbilical cord.  And you have continued to be a shining light for us through another miscarriage, another move, COVID related illnesses, health complications, and a hysterectomy.  Yes, GOD blessed us with you, little girl, and we are so so thankful for HIS amazing grace.  This tiny person does not know how many BIG storms she has helped carry us through.  Thank you, LORD.  Happy 2nd Birthday baby!  Born June 8, 2020.  

We had planned to start celebrating Natalie’s birthday week with our first stop at the beach, but the weather did not cooperate, so we went to Lamb’s Farm instead.  Our lunch was so delicious!  Then we spent time on playgrounds, their shops, and the farm of course!  And we ended with a round of putt putt.  Natalie loves the animals!