Happy 3rd birthday, Annika!

Three years ago today, our lives changed in a way we never could have fully anticipated. Eric and I became parents. We were taken a bit by surprise because Annika wasn't due until August 25th; she just decided to make her grand debut on the early side.

We have been so blessed to have this amazing little girl in our lives. She brings joy and laughter to use on a daily basis. Her personality has developed by leaps and bounds over the past three years. Now, she'll talk your ear off, do silly dances, tell stories, laugh until her sides hurt, play, explore her imagination, and give countless hugs and kisses just because she wants to show us that she loves us.

God truly smiled down on us when he sent us our Annika.

Happy 3rd birthday, our sweet girl!

Newborn Annika


3-year-old Annika