Today I would like to send an extra special Thank You to my sweet niece Isabel. Today is her birthday, and although I am very sad to miss it, I know that she will soon understand the special place I have in my heart for her. She has already rolled, crawled, walked, and talked her way into my heart, and I have felt a special bond with her from the moment I heard of her existence. When I saw that little ultrasound pic, I knew that the world as we knew it was about to improve in ways unimaginable! Her sweet smile and mischievous look (compliments of my sister) always make me smile, and she has that same effect on everyone around her. I did not know how much of an impact such a small human being could have on someone until I heard about her, and it was love at first sight...from the moment I saw that little ultrasound picture, I was super excited to get to know her! My sis and I tracked her every week through The Nest, and from a plum to a pineapple she has been on a much loved journey! Thanks to Theresa and Ryan, I have been with her from bath time to swim time via pictures and videos, and she never ceases to amaze me. Her expressions show so much understanding, and the way she waits for every person who enters the room to look at her so she can flash a winning smile is precious! Since we have been very far away, we have chatted through Skype, "played catch" with her throwing the ball and me waiting on the other side with my hands in catcher mode, and she has rushed the computer more times than I can count to reach out and pass some of her X's and O's from one side of the world to the other. She is much more of a blessing than I will ever be able to explain, and I can't wait to be there for all of the memories. Happy Birthday, dear Isabel, and I am looking forward to the moment when we can hug and play catch for real!!! Lots of love, Your Aunt Valerie (that's Valeria in Spanish but you can call me Aunt Val)
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Elena
7/20/2014 01:23:10 pm
Happy birthday to the little Isabel! I can't believe she is 1 now....
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Valerie
7/22/2014 02:20:28 am
Thanks, Ellie!!! I hope we can talk soon :)!
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Grammy
7/21/2014 09:16:58 am
I have the two most loving Granddaughters in the world. Thank you both so very much.
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Valerie
7/22/2014 02:21:02 am
Thanks, Grammy!!! You set a high bar for us :).
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Mom
9/14/2014 09:16:19 am
I agree, Isabel has smiled and laughed and giggled herself into our lives and hearts. It's hard to believe a whole year has passed since we first met this precious little girl and she has enriched our lives more than we can imagine. It is so fun to watch her eyes light up when I tell her Aunt Valerie is on the phone and she hears your voice or watching the two of you "play together" via Skype. She loves music just like you do and has started dancing to her favorite tunes (of course right now it's Yankee Doodle and Pop Goes the Weasel that her little turtle and motorcycle play) but she enjoys all kinds-if there is a beat she is clapping and moving!! Hope she can show you her new moves this Tuesday and I'm praying thimgs will work out so you'll be able to come home soon for a visit. LOVE YOU!!
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Valerie
9/15/2014 04:31:19 am
Hi Mom,
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