Last night we were in the middle of doing the cross-crawl with Livia (a crawling exercise recommended by Brook) and singing songs like Frere Jacques and Happy Birthday when Renae burst out, “Oh yeah! TODAY IS LIVIA DAY!” And we all recognized with joy that indeed today was Livia Day and we promptly cheered and celebrated our smiley 13 month old with much enthusiasm.
One year ago, on June 26, a beautiful seven week old baby girl was placed into our arms. The moment was filled with expectation, great joy, a surprising amount of anxiety, and empathetic sadness for the birthfamily which had loved her (and still loves her) greatly. It was definitely one of the most beautiful, most profound days of our lives and we’re still overwhelmed sometimes by the fact that God has given us such an amazing child to be our daughter.
Livia Day this year was celebrated by kiss-blowing, belly button-pointing, a lot of wiggling and squiggling, and plenty of hugs and snuggles. I wonder what this child will be doing next year on her day?
7 Comments
Haley Jun 27, 2005 3:02 PM
Here’s to Livia, long may she reign! I remember knowing what you and Jeremy were traveling to do that day and being so excited and anxious for you. How strange to think it’s been a year. Love to the Tredways!
mrscrumley Jun 27, 2005 8:30 PM
Oh, happy Livia day (a day late)! That is such a wonderful memory and such a peaceful thought that God has blessed you in this way. To many more days in the years to come- huzzah!
dena wangberg Jun 27, 2005 10:20 PM
rt, you take the BEST photos of that girl! so amazingly cute! happy livia day!
charity Jun 28, 2005 9:11 AM
yay! what a great day to remember!
kara Jun 28, 2005 9:35 AM
i am SO bawling with happiness for you guys right now! yeah livia!!!!!!! yeah tredways!!!!!!! yeah lawtons!!!!!!! yeah for miracles and all of god’s blessings!!!!!!!
Jeannette Jun 28, 2005 2:58 PM
Hooooray! Congratulations and much happiness to your family!
Kristen Jun 30, 2005 1:42 PM
I was certain I commented on this the day you posted it…
In any event, happy belated Livia day! What a wonderful thing to celebrate :o)