Funny how quick six years goes by...
Today is her sixth birthday.
It's also the seven year anniversary of Josh Downs and I meeting on an airplane out of Atlanta, Georgia.
Feel free to skip the math on that though because it kind of leaves me looking like a two-bit-hussy.
Happy Birthday Annaliesa Belle Downs.
And if you're reading this Josh Downs...Yep, kismet.
Happy Birthday Annie!! What a beautiful baby she was and a beautiful little girl she is today!!
Posted by: Corrine | February 13, 2012 at 05:27 AM
Happy Birthday to your sweet beautiful Annie! And happy "anniversary" to you!
Posted by: Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita | February 13, 2012 at 05:31 AM
Happy birthday Annie! And happy anniversary Josh & Karen!!
Posted by: Jessica | February 13, 2012 at 05:55 AM
What a meaningful day! My hubby and I moved fast too and we will be celebrating 12 years of Marriage very soon. There is no right way to do it. Also, my soon to be 11 year old has that same blanky and sleeps with it every night still!
Posted by: jen@thecottagenest | February 13, 2012 at 05:59 AM
Happy Birthday Annie!!! Crazy how fast time goes! My oldest baby turned 9 on Saturday! Hope Josh is there to celebrate very soon!
Posted by: Shannon Laux | February 13, 2012 at 06:33 AM
Happy birthday Annie! It's amazing how I've seen her grow and bloom into a little lady through your blog.
And I never tire of hearing about how you and Josh met. :And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28)
Posted by: Alby | February 13, 2012 at 06:44 AM
Ah.....pure LOVE! Pure joy seeing these beautiful photos of A. Blessings on every front!
Posted by: janel | February 13, 2012 at 06:48 AM
Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!!!!
Posted by: stephanie | February 13, 2012 at 07:10 AM
Happy birthday Annie!!! :) What a blessed little girl and family!!! :) God is good and can't wait until you guys are all together again! :)
Posted by: Kathy C. | February 13, 2012 at 07:21 AM
Happy Birthday to Annie! My daughter's birthday is today as well. It's a great day for a birthday, huh!!! :) She just turned 21 and I spent time yesterday going through her baby pictures. Amazing how fast time passes! Here's to the birthday girls.
Posted by: Carrie | February 13, 2012 at 07:40 AM
Happy Birthday, Annie. It's my birthday as well, and my name is Anna. Ahh, the similarities! Enjoy your day.
Posted by: Anna | February 13, 2012 at 07:48 AM
Happy Birthday Annie! I can't believe how much she looked just like herself from the minute she was born! A lot of babies look like one parent when they are born then take on their own look as they get older. Annie as just Annie all along! BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by: Leslie | February 13, 2012 at 07:51 AM
Happy Birthday, Yannie!! what a special day for all you!
Posted by: Kim S. | February 13, 2012 at 08:00 AM
Happy Birthday Miss Annie!!!! How is that countdown calendar looking? Did you take a picture? Annie, I so agree---- I don't recall seeing a baby that so much still looks like she did when born... a darling, sweet gorgeous girl. Mama Karen, you are blessed with four beauties!
Posted by: Susan Ringler | February 13, 2012 at 08:02 AM
She's been adorable from the very beginning!
Posted by: kristin | February 13, 2012 at 08:03 AM
Happy Birthday sweet 6 year old!! Hope your day includes strawberries!!
her baby pictures are utter sweetness. Makes me want to look thru baby pictures. What a great day to celebrate-for both reasons, happy anniversary of true love. That's what it is, I've done the math. ;)
Posted by: Ada | February 13, 2012 at 08:07 AM
Babies are a precious gift from God. Happy Birthday to your precious gift. She's beautiful!
Posted by: Colleen Barron | February 13, 2012 at 08:12 AM
SO many people love Annie! She got the best parents, too.
Posted by: Nancy Boothe | February 13, 2012 at 08:41 AM
Happy birthday to Annie! It seems like yesterday. And happy anniversary to you and Josh. Totally meant to be. :)
Posted by: Cyndi | February 13, 2012 at 08:56 AM
Happy, Happy Birthday Annie.... Hope you have a day full of fun, laughter, and surprises!!!
Posted by: Gina f. | February 13, 2012 at 09:00 AM
Very, very sweet. Happy birthday and anniversary.
Posted by: Jennifer M. | February 13, 2012 at 09:04 AM
Happy Birthday Annie! Today is a great day to have been born. My oldest son turns 9 today!!!
Posted by: Beth P | February 13, 2012 at 09:04 AM
Happy birthday, Annie! Loved seeing those sweet pictures.
Posted by: Heather Topich | February 13, 2012 at 09:18 AM
Congratulations on 7 years! And happy birthday to the adorable Annie.
Posted by: Nikol | February 13, 2012 at 09:19 AM
Stop apologizing for the math! Your story unfolded exactly how it was supposed to!!! :)
Posted by: april | February 13, 2012 at 09:32 AM