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Barbie @ Mamaology said…
I love watching Ivey play!!! She is such a happy little girl! With a good kick too:)
October 23, 2007 at 9:56 PM
Anonymous said…
I love it!
Love to lurk here and not sure if I've ever commented. She is beautiful and such a testimony of God's genius.
Look at that personality shine through! There's no stopping her. Keep it up, Ivey. Keep on showing the world that your life is a success story and especially a testimony to the value of life as God's great gift, in whatever wonderfully unique packages He wraps it.
October 24, 2007 at 1:07 AM
Anonymous said…
I have recently found your site from lotsofscotts and so glad I did. A blessing that you are sharing your journey with so many. Havent had the opportunity to know you well, but would love to. What a beautiful family..on so many levels. Im so glad you chose green..absolutely perfect. I especially love the reason for choosing them! God is so good and you and Ivey are living examples for all of us to see.

Elizabeth Wilkes
October 24, 2007 at 1:11 PM
Anonymous said…
Ivey, you are so special and loved. I loved it when you were kicking daddy-Tears are streaming down my face as I watch your miracle little girl. An Okie Nana
October 24, 2007 at 1:27 PM
Tink said…
Watching her and Daddy play made me smile, No tears, None are nessasary for this perfect little girl. She is destenned to accomplish some wonderful things. She is a pure masterpiece, treasure her, We can all learn much by sharing in her life! Thank you for letting us look in..
Brightest Blessings to ALL..
October 24, 2007 at 4:52 PM
Anonymous said…
Ivey is so beautiful! I loved this video, it was precious!
October 24, 2007 at 7:28 PM
NurseRush said…
Watching the last video of Ivey and her Dad makes me smile. I can't decide which is my favorite, the one with her Dad or playing peek-a-boo with you. She is such a doll.
I check my computer each day for news of Ivey as I have from day one of your blog. I am so happy to see her doing so well.
I am fortunate to get updates often from Stacy but enjoy seeing things first hand by the videos and pictures you post.
Ivey will never imagine how many people love her.
Thanks so much Gwen for allowing us to see your precious Ivey.
October 25, 2007 at 7:38 PM
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