The day finally arrived.
I wasn’t sure who was going to be more thrilled that today was finally here. Isabelle, because she’d been talking about her special day, nightly, for six long months. Or me, because she’d been talking about her special day, nightly, for six long months.
But I couldn’t hold a candle to this girl today.
She was seriously floating on air.
From the time her feet hit the floor this morning.
She was, as her new hat clearly indicated, the birthday princess.
She helped me bake her choice of cakes: “brown on the inside with pink on top.”
She also requested tiny pinwheels to adorn her cake. Unfortunately, T@rget doesn’t sell any such tiny pinwheels. Humph.
One thing we’ve learned about Isabelle, she definitely marches to the beat of her own drummer.
And she has captured us: hook, line and sinker.
It’s pretty hard to be around this girl and not fall in love with her.
I might be slightly biased, though.
She loved her do-it-yourself popsicle supplies.
And her ZhuZhu Pet, “Pinkie”.
And her clothes from Tea.
She soaked it all. in.
And just loved every second.
It was just a few years ago that an event like this would throw this little one into sensory overload.
But today, just over five years home, she was the picture of calm. Joy. Serenity.
She has come so far. In so many ways.
It’s hard to prepare for a day when you know someone has been looking forward to it for months and months. And months.
When expectations are running very, very high.
But some how,
Some way,
I think we managed.
Happy sixth birthday, sweet Isabelle.
We are immeasurably blessed to be your mama and baba.
Y’alls Snapshots were so sweet last week. Seriously. It was hard to choose… but my very favorite was one that not only made me smile big, but had one of the best ideas I’ve seen in a long time. Over at 3 Peanuts. Yes, I will be using her ‘list’ idea next Father’s Day. Genius.
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I have watched Isabelle grow up through your blog. We adopted our daughters about the same time. Isabelle is just 2 months older than my girl. They both dealt with some of the same sensory issues and look so much alike.
When I read this post it almost made me cry. She HAS come a long way! I've watched her and I know you have. She has blossomed into a beautiful princess and has come so far. Remember what they told you a couple years back about her? They were so wrong!!! She is so sweet and precious! Happy Birthday Isabelle!
Happy Birthday Isabelle!!
Happy 6th Birthday, Isabelle!!!!
I have watched her grow from the very first photo you received of her from China & she has truly blossomed into a wonderful little girl, filled with a passion for life!! Her smile is as big as they get in that 2nd photo!! Clearly, a child who knows the true meaning of love & family!!
Happy, Happy Birthday!!
Happy sweet sixth Isabelle!!! That cake would have made me grin too.
(those pics are gorgeous Stefanie)
Happy birthday sweet Isabelle, I love all the photos especially the goggles, too cute!
My daughter turned six on Friday! When was her actual birthday? They are only a day or two apart! How fun! The pictures are beautiful. And my daughter, Ali, also got some goggles!
Her birthday was Saturday 🙂 She might be the happiest six year old on the planet!
Happy Birthday to your daughter, too!
Hey TK! Thanks for your sweet comment, she HAS come SO far! She has taught us to be grateful in a way we have never known… Thanks for noticing how well she is doing 🙂
Looks like her birthday lived up to even long expectations of a glorious day!! Happy Birthday Isabelle….
Wow, happy birthday, princess!
Did she get the bike she wanted? (Or am I just confused?)
Great job, it does look like a wonderful celebration, and she's amazing.
happy birthday Isabelle!
HaPpY 6th BiRtHdAy Isabelle!!
Happy Birthday Isabelle!
She looks fantastic, she has grown so much!
I wanna see the Tea Collection outfit on her. 🙂
Happy birthday dear sweet Isabelle!!! And I can certainly attest to the fact that once you meet her, it IS hard NOT to fall in love with her! :o) Happy 6th birthday!
Happy birthday precious girl!
Happy Birthday Isabelle! Your such a beautiful girl with the sweetest smile ever!!!
Happy 6th Birthday, Princess Isabelle! What a blessing!
She is completely adorable. I hope she truly enjoyed her birthday and it was all she imagined it would be.
Happy Birthday, sweet Isabelle! So glad that your birthday was all you hoped it would be.
Thanks, Stephanie! They are a day apart! How fun!
I have watched Isabelle grow up through your blog and she has grown up so much! In so many ways, she reminds me of my sweet Bella. And just like Isabelle, Bella reminded me of her birthday for a LONG time before it actually happened!
Happy 6th Birthday, Isabelle! May all your dreams come true 🙂
Happy Birthday to Isabelle, she is absolutely beautiful!!! Love the new wheels, I can see why she fell in love with it!
Hope you all had a great day!
I'm pretty sure it would be difficult not to fall in love with every single one of your kids. They are all precious and thank you for sharing them with us!
Happy Birthday sweet Isabelle.
Happy Birthday beautiful Isabelle!
I will tell you this, these photo's are AMAZING. And secondly, I've told you this before, but Isabelle is the first heart child I ever read about and saw pictures of, and I fell…hook line and sinker.
She is my inspiration, always has been – always will be. I adore her!
Jill 🙂
Oh so sweet! Isabelle's spirit always makes me smile. I'm so glad that her birthday lived up to her expectations.
What a precious party! Isabelle is so beautiful and sweet! The cake was beautiful!!! Loved every single photo!!!
Blessings!
Her smile says it all….you did an amazing job, Big Mama…..but then again, don't you always!
Hugs,
Dita
Happy birthday Princess Isabelle!!!
She looks so happy!!! 🙂
Oh Isabelle's birthday looks delightful!!!!! I LOVE her joyous smile! And I am glad you liked Dave's list. I cannot bring myself to take it off the cabinet. I look at every morning with a smile:) I love that he wanted to do something with each child.
So one day soon, I plan to get in on this Sunday Snapshot thing. But I was wondering…. what equipment do use to get these beautiful clean indoor, harsh flash free shots? 🙂
Thanks, and I love to see your blog…. it is great!