Six years ago today, this beautiful blue eyed bundle of joy entered our lives and made us parents.

A Winnie the Pooh drawing (painted by her Grandma Beej) hangs in the room that was hers (now Alyssa’s) when she was a baby. “As soon as I met you, I knew am adventure was about to happen.” Six years ago we didn’t have the slightest clue of what that adventure was going to look like, but we knew we would love her unconditionally through it.

We have gotten a lot of bumps and bruises along the way on her adventure but it has also been filled with so much fun and laughter. Her progress through her adventures have been amazing and I couldn’t be prouder.

People say Courtney is lucky to have me as a mom. The truth is, I’m lucky to have her as my daughter. She has taught me so much in just 6 years! What an adventure it has been and I wouldn’t trade it for the world!

Happy Birthday, my sweet Courtney! Love you to pieces!