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Monday, October 31, 2011
Cayleigh's First Halloween {I guess}

I wasn't the biggest fan of us taking the kids around two streets tonight to collect candy from random strangers who've attempted to decorate their houses in such a way, and dress in such a way that they want to evoke fear in my children, I'll admit it. {So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10} but, we did because my "Lights on the Lawn" idea was a flop...this time. Cayleigh was a pumpkin..the cutest pumpkin you ever did see.

But this blog isn't about that because Halloween isn't something I really care about celebrating {but yes, I'll eventually put up some pictures}. Instead, I'm going to put up some videos of the most amazing little person in the entire world. {Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17}

She is amazing and I am blessed, WE are blessed, to watch her grow and thrive. I actually took a {very short} trip down memory lane last night by looking at some pictures of her from when she was first born. I only lasted about 15 minutes before I started to tear up. I touched the screen several times telling {the "then her"} her that it'd be alright, that it was okay and that I was sorry. I thought about how many times she was in the hospital and for the entire day, everyday and I just felt terrible that I couldn't be there for every second of it.

She's been through so much - she is incredible, and strong, and smart, and beautiful. You should see her... actually, here, see her. Watch her smiling, watch her following her milky and watch her {tonight} as she sleeps. I want to capture every moment so that the next time I take a trip down memory lane and look at these videos I will see only how far she has come, what a blessing she is and how much our love for her {and God's eternal mercy and favor} has helped her grow.