Karis Joy made her entrance just after Christmas last year and she has truly brought us a year full of grace and joy.
This girl wakes up smiling. She fake laughs when she hears other people laughing. And she was saying "hi" to anyone who would respond back at 9 months old.
The kids are just as into her now as they were that first day and they love her to pieces.
She says "Ee-ah" whenever she wants to get Leah's attention. She and her big sister have a special bond and it is so fun to see Leah be so nurturing (and obsessed with Karis' cuteness).
She calls John "DA!" and has been known to return his rough hugs with a whack to the face. She loves him, but can hold her own. =)
She has not attempted to speak Noelle's name yet (too hard), but when Karis looks at her, she is anticipating a good laugh. Noelle will throw her body around to get a giggle out of Karis on a daily basis.
Sometimes when I ask her to say "mama" she says "dada" instead and starts looking around for him. She will just say "hi" to him as he is walking across the room. I think she is smitten.
And words can't describe how much I love having her in my life. I am so grateful to God for the gift of Karis Joy.
We are so happy that she is in our family!
We dedicated her in April and both sides of the family were there.
What a spiritual heritage Karis has!
My parents, brother, and sis-in-law came up for her birthday and we celebrated with a simple dinner out (wearing Grandy's new outfit.)
Here's to a great first year...and many more.
We love you, Karis Joy!
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