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Father's Day

Growing up as a daddy's girl, it's an amazing and wonderful gift to watch the man that i love and cherish in the role as a father. I have the blessing of having an amazing father myself who loves and cherishes me, and most importantly, led me to the Lord in salvation. He kissed my "owies", hugged me when i cried over boys, discouraged me to date the wrong kind of guy, and cried when i met the "one". He taught and helped me to cleave to my husband in marriage, even when i knew it was hard for him to see me not need him in the same way anymore. I love my daddy, and will forever be thankful for who he was and is to me.

Now, i have the most amazing blessing to see my man be a father to our daughter. Already i feel he is the best father in the world. HE changes diapers, gives her baths, takes her on outings all by himself, because he wants to, because he loves his role as a father, and most importantly because he loves her so much. It's my birthday tomorrow, and he took Mia out to go shopping, just the two of them. Blessed is an extreme understatement. That little girl is one lucky girl to have Jonathan Hartzler as her father! I feel guilty, because God continues to enrich my life more and more and more each day. All i can do is get on my knees and thank Him.

Mia's first scrapbook page

Our post op appointment

Mia and i got to go see our doctor that delivered Mia. It was so fun to bring her in and see everyone. Such a miracle!! I can't believe that for nine months we saw this man that watched her grow inside and then finally was able to deliver her, which meant the world to us! It was a bittersweet moment, we were so used to seeing them every month and then every two weeks, and then every week untill she was born. He held her and talked about her, it was so fun!! I am so thankful for our doctor and nurses! What a blessing.

Our Family shower

Mia and I had our family shower today. My cousin Julie, Cindy, and Aunt Judy, and Aunt Geneva and my mom were there, and we had such a great time together. Makes you thankful for loving family. Here are some fun pics, enjoy.

Mia a month, sooo fast!

My Girl is a month old!! A month!

I try to cherish every second with her and not wish them away, even the two a m feedings, i try to remember through my extreme tiredness that soon this will be done, and she will be older, and i'll wish i never wished it to go faster. She's so precious to me! She is starting to really realize i'm her mommy, and that is fun! She holds my fingers when she eats, she is starting to cooh, and her eyes are so open and alert. She's so beautiful!! I can't believe that we are this blessed! I never knew i could love someone so much so fast! I'm amazed that i love the everyday routine with her, giving her a bath, changing her diaper, getting her dressed for the day, feeding her, and taking a million pictures! Having her has definately changed our lives, but for the eternal best!!