Birthday Cake

When I woke up yesterday morning I was reflecting on the day Aubrey was born. I always do around fall anyway but I was remembering all the little things that happened that day. I remember being so impatient during my surgery to see her and wanted to rip the drape down and be done just so I could look at her tiny little face. I remember the first time I saw her and touched her tiny hand and thought oh my sweet baby why do you have to go through all of this. She has been through a lot in her short life and has taught me to appreciate all the little things in life and I think that's why little things are more important to me now than before.Being Aubrey's mom has been no doubt the greatest gift I have ever received. I don't know 1 person that she has ever met that hasn't been affected by her in some way. Even if it just brings a smile to their face that day.
Here are just 7 of the many reasons why I remember everyday why Heavenly Father let me be her mom. Even though it wasn't easy keeping her here, He let her stay.
1. She is a miracle.
2. I've been able to watch her grow into such a loving little girl.
3. She is so giving and is such a good example to me.
4. She loves to be cuddled with still even at 7.
5. She's so independent.
6. She always tries to do something no matter the obstacles or how hard it looks.
7. She tells me she loves me everyday.

After a rough night Aubrey finally got to have her Birthday cake. Just 1 day late. But of course we didn't have candles so I made some out of lollipop sticks and ribbon. Hey who says they have to be real candles. Improvise,adapt and overcome as my dad always says. So she got to blow out her 7 "candles"

My improvised "candles"

Blowing out the candles before they just went out

Yewhoo I did it!!