Born: 12/10/97 at 1:14 p.m.
5 lbs. 6 oz.
Dearest Katie, I had waited for her for so long and here! She was! She was born at 34 weeks, I had premature rupture of membranes. I think she came so early because she was ready and I wanted her so much! :)
She grew and grew (look at those legs!) :)
She loved ice cream fudge bars....she was just 22 mos. old here and the ruler of all...little did she know that in two short months time, she'd have her solo place uprooted by a bunch of upstarts! :)
Here she is today, my pride and my joy. Dearest Katie, you are our special one, our first baby brought home from the hospital. You shine like the brightest of stars and bring light to our days. We love you with all our hearts! Happy 10th Birthday! ~our love~
Your family: Daddy, Mommy, Ian, Jacob and Ellie

Happy Birthday Katie! I hope you have you have a wonderful day:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KATIE!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Katie! You have blossomed into a beautiful girl!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Dear Sweet Katie! You truly are a very special young lady and I am blessed to know you! I hope you have a spendid birthday today...we should have sung to you yesterday at the meeting!!! And LOL...those are the most precious little pics of your darling little daughter, Vonna! What you wrote about your firstborn was beautiful...made me teary to read it :) I especially loved those big roly poly legs of hers :) And the fudgy mouth! What a cutie-pa-tootie...and now a beautiful young lady with a heart of gold. Hugs to you today, Katie. You are a wonderful gift to your family. Much Love, Kelly :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!! She´s a lady, isn't she? ;-D
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what a moving birthday tribute to a lovely young woman!! Wishing the entire family a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures - Happy Birthday Katie
ReplyDeleteAnother special birthday in your family. Happy birthday Katie!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Katie!! Aww those pics are soooo sweet. xx
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ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Katie! Wishing you the best on your 10th birthday. I hope you have a great day.
ReplyDeletePlease wish Katie a Happy Birthday. I like her name LOL. What a beautiful young lady she is.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos!!! Happy Birthday to you Katie!!! Now you're in double digits :) My b-day was yesterday...I've been in double digits a while now, LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Katie! I hope it's filled with lots of love, chocolate & all of your favorite things!! I hope the next year is extra special as well!
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated-Birthday Katie! I hope the weather wasn't too bad for you all to be able to enjoy the day.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Katie!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Katie. She is a heart breaker..Look out boys here she comes.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthdayyyyyyy to Katieeeeee!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to You!
Hugs,
Donna
Happy Birthday, Katie!!
ReplyDeleteKatie and her sister Ellie look quite a bit alike!
Awwww she's a q-tee-pa-too-ti!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou have such a nice family Vonna. Bless your hearts!
Happy Birthday Katie. God has really blessed you with a wonderful family. I hope you will continue to bring joy to your parents throughout your life. Have a wonderful birthday.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Katie! Hope you had a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteThose little pudgy legs and arms are so cute! Vonna, you have the perfect "blackmail" picture for when she starts dating...LOL!
A very happy birthday Katie!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Katie!!
ReplyDeleteMy firstborn is a dd too, and what a blessing she's been. She was definitely my right-hand girl all her growing up years. I tell all first-time expecting moms that I recommend having a daughter first! Lol!
A very Happy Birthday Katie! Judging by the size of her legs in that 2nd pic, she sure doesn't look premature!! She's certainly turned into a lovely young lady!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Katie! What a sweet girl :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your beautiful Katie. Great photos. TFS. :D I hope she had a great one.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Katie!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Katie!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Katie! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are a beautiful young lady!
Happy Birthday to a beautiful young lady :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday Katie :)
ReplyDeleteAwww Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a dollbaby! Precious girl - happy birthday to her :)
ReplyDeleteTanya
Happy belated birthday, Katie! I love the pictures!
ReplyDeleteBelated birthday wishes to a sweet young lady who shares my sister-in-law's birthday. I hope you had a great day Katie!
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday to Katie! I hope she had a great day! :)
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! Happy belated Birthday Katie! Ellie looks just like her in the picture with her eating the ice cream!
ReplyDeleteDear Katie, Do you think your mother loves you? :) I hope you had a wonderful birthday, and that you know in your heart that there's nothing more precious to a mom than a daughter...all her life long.
ReplyDeleteMiss Deborah
Happy Birthday to Katie, double figures now ;-))
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