Six years ago TODAY!!!

The day of their birth. March 24th 2003. Born emergency cesarean, at 9:16 and 9:17 PM. Logan making his entrance as the big brother, Ellie following as the little sister. 5lbs 15 oz and 5lbs 8 oz of pure perfection!!! It's the day our world officially changed, took a new direction, and redefined who we were. The day that we will never, in this lifetime have words to describe, nor gratitude enough, for the woman who so humbly and gracefully made our dreams become a reality. A woman who gave birth to our future, gave birth to our family, and taught me the biggest lesson I will ever learn about trusting God and the impressions he gives us. As Logan and Ellie always ask--just to hear me answer, "Mom, did you always want a boy and a girl like us?" Always wanted, needed, prayed for, dreamed of, and knew--Logan and Ellie. Their birthday means my "I am a mom" day!! How my cup runneth over!!!! I am blessed beyond expression.

Are we perfect parents? Not even close. Do we have the perfect example of a marriage for our kids? Hardly. Is there perfect harmony in our home 24 hours a day? What?? Are Logan and Ellie perfectly behaved children with perfect personalities? Does their sweet birth mom have a perfect life as a result of this huge decision? Do any of us have a perfect knowledge of what the future will bring for Logan and Ellie?? Nope. No to all of it. But none of it changes that fact that something perfect did happen six years ago today...and through countless tomorrows, that won't disappear. The stars aligned, the bells rang, fireworks blasted, flowers bloomed, hearts broke and hearts burst......and in a hospital in California, heaven came to earth. Perfection happened. And it continues to happen day in and day out, in the form of a Logan Jacob and an Elleah McKelle. Happy Birthday to my life!!

"There's an egg that's missing today. There's an empty nest that's been filled. There's a cloud that's lifting, and drifting away. There's a raging storm that's been stilled. There's a joy that's real, there's a wound that's finally healed. There's a future replacing the past. There's breath of new life in the cast. And there's something perfect happening here. And this moment will bury the mountains of fear. And through countless tomorrows it won't disappear. There's something that's perfect happening here.

No one knows, so no one can say that tomorrow all will be well. Will the brightest promise that shines on today, shine tomorrow? No one can tell. But one thing is sure, and will be forever more, when such unselfish love has been given.....The world just made more room for heaven!! And there's something perfect happening here. And this moment will bury mountains of fear. And through countless tomorrows it won't disappear. There's something that's perfect happening here.

And through countless tomorrows it won't disappear. There's something that's perfect happening here......."

I love the photos below, that we took one day this past year. I was nervous and worried letting Logan and Ellie run ahead of us out in that big field. There could have been animal holes, rocks to fall on, and twigs to trip them. They were so carefree--running and jumping and diving off rocks into their Dad's arms. So trusting that we will catch them, watch over them, and be there if they do get hurt. They are fearless. They are brave. They are teachers. They are, and will be incredible in this life. And for a time, they are mine......

HAPPY DAY YOU WERE BORN MY LOGAN AND ELLIE!!! No wonder we have so many parties and events surrounding your birthdays--a CELEBRATION is definitely in order!!!!