“joy is the realest reality, the fullest life, and joy is always given, never grasped. God gives gifts and i give thanks and i unwrap the gift given: joy.”
― ann voskamp
can you believe this little lady is already celebrating her very first birthday?! she came over to my house to play and take some photos, complete with a little bit of christmas magic :) 
look at those little tippy toes! 
she dished out so many smiles, but this expression just kills me! i feel like this should go on a holiday card with the caption, “merry christmas, ya filthy animal!” ;) 
happy 1st birthday, sweet liana!! you can go back and see her newborn portraits, four month portraits, and eight month portraits as well! happy monday!