by no means.

beautiful baby Belle - 1 month old.

by no means does it feel like one whole month. 
by no means have I ever wanted to be so much for someone.
by no means have I been the best mommy.
by no means am I done learning what it takes.
by no means did I imagine you to be this beautiful.
by no means did I think someone so little could make my heart feel so big.
by no means could I have known loving you would be my greatest accomplishment.

conviction.

laughter.

ambition.

adventure.

best friendship.

by no means does it feel like a year.
by no means did I think we could laugh this much.
by no means did I think we would cry this much.
by no means did I think I could ever feel this beautiful.
by no means am I done working on my kitchen skills.
by no means am I the perfect wife.
by no means did I know such strength in your faith. 
by no means did I know the value of having so much while possessing so little.
by no means did I know the self-gift of sacrifice.
by no means have I ever felt this free.
by no means have I been this challenged, stretched, and encouraged.
by no means could I have ever imagined love this strong.
by no means could I be more blessed with you as our daughter's father.
by no means 1 year ago today, while vowing to love you forever, could I have forseen this past year's journey and now 1 year later...
by no means can I forsee the bliss of the years that await.

Happy 1 Month, Marabelle.
Happy 1 Year, Joseph.

Without their love, I wouldn't be me.

:: victoria marie