We wanted to have you, soooo badly!
And we were blessed to see your face
one sunny day in the middle of October.
10 years ago.
A single event which has turned our lifes around.
Everything is new again thanks to you…
We see life through your beautiful blue eyes and
we rediscover all that we thought we knew until then.
We have given you life and
you give it right back to us, every hour, every day.
And here you are, not little anymore !
Not asking for help while you wash your hair, reading to
yourself at night,crawling into my iPad against my will,
closing the door of your room to get dressed…
You are excited about growing up and
we look at you as if for the first time…
We are immensely proud and pleased to see you growing
with only love in your heart and knowing that
your pretty face
reflects your spirit and your beliefs.
Be yourself my love
Give joy to everyone who knows you!
Be happy!
Oh my! I have tears in my eyes now! This is such a beautiful post both with the loving words you have threaded together AND those glorious pink pictures! I love pink, you see :-) Our children are an huge blessing and I KNOW I have learned as much about life from them as they have learned from us.
ReplyDeleteWarmest wishes,
Stephanie
What a beautiful post-- your words and your beautiful pictures. I know how you feel! I have 2 daughters who thrill my heart. You created such a beautiful party, too-- so memorable.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit to my blog. To answer your question: in my blog header the 2nd picture (of the lamp) was taken by me at my house. The profile picture of me in the sidebar was also taken in front of my house. The others in the blog header are not of my house but are used by permission. I did a blog post a while back that does show more of the outside of my house. Here's a link to it. http://www.ivyclad.com/2012/04/for-love-of-ivy.html
Thanks for asking!
Keri
Congralutions, I am impressed by your wonderful words. As mother of two wonderful daughters I know exactly what you mean. I hope she will bring a lot of happiness during the rest of her life!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs, Ingrid
Beautiful and touching. Our children only "visit" us, until they move on...
ReplyDeleteDear Olympia,
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful post - so honest words to your daughter.
I love my children too - this was the best thing whatever I have done in my life.
The children give us more back, what we can give them.
They are the sun in our sky, the light in our nights, the honest person in our life.
Your post is so wonderful and your daughter can also be proud of so wonderful parents.
And I know it, that she know this.
The birthday cake and the flowers are so beautiful - wonderful colours
It was sure a wonderful day for you and for the litttle princess.
Enjoy the time with her - they will grow up so quickly
Have a good time
Your Bluemchenmama
Hartelijk gefeliciteerd, Olympia, met de verjaardag van je dochter!
ReplyDeleteWat een prachtige woorden spreek je over haar.
En wat een hele mooie feestelijke tafel met heel mooie bloemen!
Happy birthday to your sweet daughter! I hope she had a fantastic day? And what a beautiful declaration of love for your daughter. Your words are so full of love and pride over your girl. Beautiful.♥
ReplyDeleteTake care of each other!
Lotta
xx
Happy birthday to your dear princess,I wish her all the best,and to spend a wonderful day..everything is so wonderful prepared,I believe that the birthday girl is happy!
ReplyDeleteMany kisses
Nely
Congratulations! What a beautiful words! I know what you mean. I have a 13 year old daughter. As a parent you wish them all the luck in the world.
ReplyDeleteI love the flowers! Greatings from Aleta
Olympia those are such beautiful words and pictures to celebrate your daughters birthday. Congratulations to your lovely daughter hope you had a wonderful celebration!
ReplyDeleteSarah x
What a beautiful ppst...you must be a proud mom....love the flower arrangement !!...lovely....love Ria...x !
ReplyDeleteLieve Olympia,
ReplyDeleteHier spreekt een trotse,gelukkige en blije moeder.
♥Hartelijk gefeliciteerd ♥met de verjaardag van jullie dochter!!!
Je prachtige foto's spreken boekdelen hoe jullie er een mooi en gezellig feest van gemaakt hebben.
Liefs en hartelijke groeten!!
Ger
Wauw...The flowers are beautiful..so nice colours...congratulations...youre words are so lovely for youre daughter.
ReplyDeleteI have also seen, that you have Cristofle on youre table...they have such beautiful things..i love that verry much...but here it is so expensive.
Have a nice week olympia.
Greetings,
inge, my choice
Just lovely. Happy birthday to your sweet girl!
ReplyDeleteDear Olympia . You certainly know how to dress a table for a special occasion , what a treat for the eye ! Your... hmmm.... little girl is growing fast and the letter you addressed to her is just the sweetest and loving ! Happy birthday to a sweet and lucky girl !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers in the centerpiece! Happy birthday to your little girl!
ReplyDeleteA lovely celebration of your sweet daughter's birthday, Olympia! They grow up so fast, don't they? Gorgeous flowers and heartfelt words. Wishing her a Happy Birthday! <3 xo
ReplyDeleteDearest Olympia,
ReplyDeleteI made it into reading some blogs... So glad I didn't have to miss this one.
What a lovely mile stone for your sweet daughter; I remember the ballerina post...
Enjoy your special time together in style!
Hugs and thank you so much for your love.
Mariette
Your sweet daughter's, I'm guessing, favourite colour, is pink! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have set a fabulous fairy tale of a table, complete with the cutest cake, darling dinnerware and pretty flowers fit for a princess!
Happy birthday to the lucky girl!
xo
Poppy
Oh Olympia, you did very well written and great captured! I see it every day at my daughter how fast time flies and how quickly they get wings ... All the best for your daughter birthday!
ReplyDeleteLove, Christine
Your beautiful heartfelt words and the lovely photos bought tears to my eyes!
ReplyDeleteI hope your daughter had a the most wonderful Birthday celebrations, what a lovely setting with all the lovely china and amazing roses, and that beautiful cake...........they grow up so quickly Olympia, they are so incredibly precious, as is every moment you spend with them, and you often only remember this, sadly, when those moments are less frequent as they grow older.
My daughter is now 18 and on the verge of leaving home to be nearer University - she needs to go, even though she says she doesnt want to leave us, to be able to grow and experience more, so i am counting every blessed moment I enjoy with her now, knowing it won't be long...........try and treasure every moment!
Gill xx
Happy birthday to your daughter! Reading your words, they made me remember when my sons are little boys... They're now 20 and 16 years old, but the thoughts as a mother is the same as yours. Thank you for the great post! And congratulations!
ReplyDelete~ The colours of those beautiful flowers are so pretty on this post, Olympia and match the sentiments of love you show for your lovely girl....Pink is for love after all...Time flies in the blink of an eye...enjoy your lovely daughter, it seems only yesterday that my Olivia was 10 years...and very soon she will be off on her adventures to university! With kindest twinkles ***** Maria x
ReplyDeleteDear Olympia,
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your sweet daughter and know you must be so proud of her.
Beautiful words you have shared for her and love the pretty flowers, table, cake and looks like you had a wonderful celebration party.
Wishing you a happy weekend
hugs
Carolyn
Happy Birthday to your daughter! Looks like such a festive day with beautiful table setting and pretty flower arrangements. I'm sure she had a wonderful day!
ReplyDeletexoxo Ingrid
Happy Birthday to your dear daughter. This is such a beautiful tribute, and your photos are all deliciously pretty!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Olympia,
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your sweet daughter. Look at all those beautiful pink roses. You know, pink roses are my favorite after the red rose. This is such a pretty table setting, and I am lovin' all the PINK on here today. I hope her day was filled with everything she loves. I have an October baby too.
~Sheri
What a stunning post. A most beautiful table setting for your daughters birthday. Your flower arrangements are so eye catching and pretty.
ReplyDeleteI have come over from Sarah. at Down by the Sea. A dear blogging friend. I like the look of your blog and the way you write.
greetings from Portugal. Hope I might see you on my blog.
Best wishes
val
Your words show us the love you have for your sweet girl Olympia! The photos are gorgeous of this beautiful pink Birthday celebration. You set the loveliest table my friend. Such a beautiful post!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your sweet daughter. Hope you had a great birthday,
ReplyDeleteHugs
What a beautiful little celebration! Love the cake. Congratulations to you and your big girl!
ReplyDeleteYou created a beautiful celebration for your not-so-little one. Happy Birthday to her.
ReplyDelete-Karen
Yes, be happy little B and be yourself! Such a lovely birthday! I absolutely adore the roses! Enjoy your life with your son! It is so precious and you know it and appreciate it! That is a great gift! Christa
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful, touching words. I hope your not-so-little one had a wonderful time. M x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful declaration of love to your daughter. I am really touched by it. And you have made a gorgeous birthday table. I am sure she liked it very much. I have a daughter too, and three sons and I love them all but the relation to my daughter is special.
ReplyDeleteLG Donna
Congratulations Olympia on your lovely daughter's 10th birthday! What a beautiful post, full of love and admiration..so beautiful...what lovely birthday table, I hope your daughter enjoyed her birthday dinner! Sharon x
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