The big 9...NINE SPECIAL THINGS!

This is the day we took Janessa in for her 5 day check up.  She was so tiny but she completely filled our hearts!  She still does!

This poor little girl had pneumonia on her first birthday....so we waited a few days to celebrate.  I remember it broke my heart to see her so sick.  We were thrilled to see this sweet smile again!

Then Janessa became a big sister and she has always played so well with Tommy.  She loves playing Lego's with him.  She also likes  to do plays and skits with Allie and Tommy.  She loves to use her imagination, and she is a great artist!

Daddy-daughter fun at the Beaver Park.  Janessa loves to be outdoors, probably the most of all of the Bridges' kids.  She must have a little of her dad and grandpy in her....

Janessa has never been afraid to get dirty...in fact I think she really likes to get dirty.  What a girl...she reminds me of her mom when she was little.

Janessa always loves an adventure.  Here she is having some fun with the saving cream.....look at that cute face.  She is beautiful...even with shaving cream!

Janessa loves animals and she loves her family.  She is so kind and loving.  I love to watch her as she helps her younger brothers and sisters, and I love to watch as she plays with her cat.  She has such a tender heart.

 

 

I made this blanket for Janessa when she was born, and it is still her favorite blanket.  It doesn't completely cover her anymore, but she still wraps it around her each night.  Each time I tuck her in bed , I picture putting her to bed as a baby with that same blanket....sweet memories with that sweetheart!