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Brooke, Clarke Littles
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August 28, 2015

One Year Ago…

One Year Ago.

One Year Ago Tomorrow I saw this….

PREGNANT.

IMG_1297 - Version 2I can’t believe it has been a year since we found out our lives were changing forever and we would be a party of 3! Now, I have this beautiful, fun little girl in my lap. I am just so incredibly thankful for God’s timing and plan for lives. In my very first post about “How We Found Out…“, I mentioned that Kevin and I were not trying to start a family. We were on the 5 year plan, but God changed “our plan” which was ironic, because when we first got married, we said we would want to wait 3 years (which was exactly when it ended up happening).

 

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With all of the unexpected events of the past year, Brooke has been the biggest blessing ever. I know she would be anyways, but looking back now, Kevin and I see just how perfect the timing was. It is so crazy. We wouldn’t trade one second. I loved being pregnant and I love being Brooke’s mommy even more. I didn’t know a love like this existed. I feel like my love for her just grows bigger and bigger every day. Sometimes, I feel like my heart could explode.

 

It is so crazy how much your life can change in just a year. I am looking forward to watching Brooke continue to grow and explore this next year. She makes me so thankful to be alive and reminds me everyday how precious life is. I love you so much Brooke.

 

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  • Keating Bartlett
    August 31, 2015

    It’s so crazy how fast time flies! I remember reading your pregnancy announcement and being so excited for the two of you! I’m so glad you have such a wonderful, healthy, baby girl!

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  • Abriel Joy
    September 6, 2015

    It’s insane how time flies! I remember when you posted that you were pregnant. It’s so great to see the wonderful impact your beautiful daughter has had on your life!

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