My goodness, has it really been 2 years since Novalee entered the world? I made a short compilation video of several of our favorite moments of her since her arrival (see today’s IG post), and the finished product left both me and Alex quite teary-eyed. We didn’t realize how much she’s grown until we saw it all unfold in those 3 minutes, and we are utterly amazed. Amazed at how much personality and wonder could come from such a little human. Amazed at how much knowledge she’s gathered in just a short amount of time, and still soaking in literally hundreds of information each day. Amazed at how much feeling comes from within me at just the thought of her. You know that feeling when you first realize you’ve fallen in love with someone and it leaves butterflies in your stomach? It’s like that, mixed in with a bit of awe and pride. I really didn’t think it was possible to get that feeling again after getting married, but man, it’s here, and so much stronger.
Novalee, I hope that you never question how much we love you, because there is absolutely nothing in this world that is more important to us than you. And whenever you get upset at us, just read this and remember: we love you. We love you. We love you. So. Freaking. Much. Happiest birthday, my darling.