Bella is 8!

Eight years ago our lives completely changed, we welcomed into the world our beautiful Isabella Jean.  I will never forget that day.  I was so anxious to meet her, to see who she looked like, wondering if she would have hair or be bald like her mother until age 2.

In one moment my life changed forever.  When I first held her and locked eyes with her she became my everything.  I became a mommy and my world changed in an instant.

At the age of 8 Bella is in 2nd grade, takes ballet, tap and hip hop dance classes, is in running club and is anxious to start volleyball.  She is extremely kind, sweet, funny, stubborn and loving, she makes us so proud every single day.  One of her favorite things to do is to just hang out at home with us watching movies or playing games, lately she loves playing "school" where she is the teacher and Kyle and I are her students.

Watching her grow into this wonderful young lady brings so much pride and joy to my heart.  There are days when I wonder how in the world did we make this awesome little person?  She is truly one of my best friends, the best part of my day is when I get to be with her.  Every day after work I am so excited to pick her up from school and hear about her day.  She is just as anxious to ask about my day and Kyle's.

I hope that throughout her life Bella stays just as she is.  Full of confidence, ready to take on the world and help others along the way.  I could not possibly be more proud of who she is, she is truly one very special little girl!

I love you Bella Jean and I am so proud to be your mommy!  You make life so joyful, I love you the mostest!