McKinnley Leann Perry

McKinnley Leann Perry was born Saturday, June 30, 2007 at 3:30 am.  After a some what rough end to my pregnancy my tiny angel was born.  She came into this world weighing 4 lbs 7 oz and was 17.5 inches long.  We thought she was only 3 weeks early, but after she was born and the nurses had evaluated her, we were told she was really 6-7 weeks early.  She was so very tiny, but had the strongest lungs and could scream!



I had no idea that such a tiny little lady could change my whole life like she did in the very second I first heard her cry and saw her for the first time.  She was absolutely perfect.  From day one she had her own idea of what she wanted, when she wanted it, and her own little opinion of things.  Over the last four years we have been blessed to watch her grow from a tiny baby into a beautiful, smart, strong willed, caring, loving, dramatic, imaginative little girl ( I could go on and on, but I'll stop there).  While she can test our patients, as any young child can do, she brings so much joy, laughter, and happiness into our lives.  She has truly been a blessing to our family and I can't remember what our life was like before Kinnley was born.

She will be starting school this August and I am sad, excited, worried, and hesitant, but then I watch Kinnley with her brother and friends and I know that she is going to do great in school.  She is kind and caring to others.  She is eager to learn and loves to read.  She will firmly stand up for herself in most situations (while that's good, there are times she puts what little weight she has into her stance, if that makes sense, so I'm praying we don't get a phone call that's she's hit somebody because they wouldn't pretend like she wanted them too).

I see so much heartache in the lives of friends and others that I have never met and I thank God every day that He chose me to be McKinnley's mommy and has allowed me to raise such a beautiful little girl.  I pray that He will continue to guide us as she grows older and we face new obstacles and that Kinnley will continue to grow in her faith in God.  For being so young, she never ceases to amaze me at what she understands about faith and God. 

McKinnley Leann (in case you read this one day) I love you to the moon and beyond.  You make me so proud every day and I am so thankful that God trusted me and blessed me with you.  You are an amazing little girl that I know will grow up into a beautiful young lady (although if it were up to me, you'd stay 4 years old forever).  You make me smile just by smiling at me.  Every time you tell me that you love me, my heart melts.  You are my pumpkin doodle and I love being your mommy.  I hope you had a very happy 4th birthday and I love you bunches and bunches, forever and ever!

Happy Birthday McKinnley Leann! ~ Love Mommy