Amity is 1 year old!

One year ago, at 11:01 pm, we got to meet this little girl for the very first time.
We had no idea the joy and fun that was in store! Thank you, Miss Amity, for...

• your infectious laughter that you invest in the small things
• loving to snuggle on our shoulders
• learning to be a good sleeper from a very young age (you've spoiled us!)
• loving to eat pretty much anything we feed you
• being content to be alone in your room and still...
• scrambling to stand up and greet us with a smile as soon as we come through your door
• loving to read books
• sharing your joy by smiling and waving at strangers at the grocery store
• "talking" about everything you do...we can't wait to understand what you're saying!

Since I am named after my great-grandmother, we almost gave Amity the name "Pixie" after her great-grandmother. Obviously, we ended up deciding on a different name but I think she still inherited some attributes from her great-grandmother. I remember people describing my Oma as a woman who did everything with vigor. If you have seen Amity play or eat, you know that those words could also apply to her. My Oma was also quite the prankster and loved having fun. The picture of Amity above was taken yesterday and it is a perfect representation of who she is...a little girl that already likes to have fun! However, the thing about my Oma that most people remember is her love for the Lord and her passion for other people to know Him. Of all the attributes, this is the one I most pray that Amity will inherit.

Amity, on the day that you turn one year old, we pray that God uses your strength and passion for His glory: To this end [when the Lord comes to be glorified by his saints and to be marveled at on that day among all who have believed], we always pray for you, asking that our God will make you worthy of his call and will fulfill by his power every good resolve and work of faith, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ." 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

We look forward to this next year of getting to know you even more! Happy Birthday!