Happy Birthday Chelsea!!

February 28, 1997

Chelsea Paige is born

7lbs. 11 oz

4:38 pm

After 12 hours of labor I gave birth to my first child. A girl. The baby that I had longed for was finally here.
You grew and grew. So fast. You were a very happy baby and I thanked God for that.

I always thought that you were the most beautiful child that I had ever seen. I took tons of pictures of you. By this time you loved The Teletubbies (especially Po) Elmo and Blues Clues.

You were, without a doubt, Daddy's Girl from the get go. From being his sidekick, watching TV or 'helping' him work on his truck, you two were inseparable!

Three years and 17 days after you were born, you became a BIG sister. At your first introduction to your little sister (whom you wanted to name "Little Turtle") it was so funny how you were unsure about this little baby who had come to share the spotlight.

The day you started school (Pre-K) I cried. You were so happy and excited to go, and I could not hold back the tears. My baby was growing up so fast. Right before my eyes!

A little shy at times and very reserved and soft-hearted, you continued to grow and become the beautiful young lady that we always knew you would be.

We have our 'moments' just as all mother/daughter duos seem to have, but we love each other with all that we have.

Twelve years have gone by so quickly and I know that one day I will turn around and you will be a grown woman. I hope that you will always cherish your childhood memories that we have made together.

Happy 12th Birthday Chelsea!

I love you!