Took this photo of Gabrielle this past January. A brilliant, shrill kind of blustery day. In the midst of one of the worst winters I can remember.Gabi Girl climbed into this toy castle and, when I called her name, this was the face she gave me. Click on the photo and you'll get a better view of her wonderful face.
It best describes her personality. At once lovely and mischievous; happy & demanding; wanting and giving.
I loved the day her mother told me she was pregnant with her, and I loved the day she was born because she represented so much hope for me, a chance for my own sort of rebirth at a point in my life when I faced what I thought was an insurmountable wall.
Gabrielle Marrae is my daily reminder that life is hard, but giving. It can be insolent but teach you something new. That I should play more and worry less.
She is and always will be my Hope Girl.
Found this blog while poking around and I love the idea. Go here to learn more about Thousand Words Thursday
Boy, does she look like her mother in this pic, or what? Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet photo!
ReplyDeleteHow cute is she!!!! She looks like she may have a little "ornery" in her!! Adorable.. come back for Friday High Five
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful photo.....joy of life!!
ReplyDeleteThagt is a very cool photo.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet story to go along with an adorable photo! Happy aTWT!
ReplyDeleteshe is lovely!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I am duly impressed with all of your suggestions. I especially look forward to the Dell drop..;p I'll be checking out the recipe too, thanks.
awww, she looks so comfy:)
ReplyDeleteAww...I can't believe my girls have zipped past this stage - seems like yesterday...
ReplyDeleteWe have that same "castle" in our backyard and now the girls turn it sideways and climb up to hang out on the top! So fun!!
How sweet! The snow looks like heaven!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweetie! TFS
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable. So sweet!
ReplyDeletePlay more and worry less.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the truth!!!