Aryianna, Jaylen and Jayden were already here when I found out I was pregnant with Akayla-Joy. She was a surprise considering that Jayden was only 6 months old when I found out we were going to have another baby!
It was so hard to decide on a name for her. Going into the hospital she was going to either be Alaya or Jordan. She was neither when we left! We got her name from the movie Akeelah and the Bee. My mother-in-law liked Akeelah and created the name Akeelah-Joy. (Joy being my middle name). I wasn't as fond of Akeelah but I like Akayla-Joy. It had been thrown out but when she was born I brought it back. Jean is after my mom and grandma. My grandma's middle name was Imajean thus Jean for my mom and Akayla-Joy. That year my grandma had been fighting cancer and passed away the day Akayla-Joy was born. Lee is a 5th generation name on Stephen's side. (Being his middle name and her Grandma Kathy's as well). We put it in, not knowing if we would have another little one to be able to use the name again!
Born at 8lbs. 9oz, she made 4 in all, at the time! When she was born Jayden had turned one January 14th and She was born March 15! I actually liked the age difference being so close. Akayla was a laid back baby, which is what I needed since Jayden was the opposite, very busy!!!
How time flies! I can't believe she is 4 now. She is all girl! Loves pink and purple. Purses, dresses and shoes! Wants to wear a dress everywhere we go. She couldn't be more girly if she tried! She is so ready to go to school just like Jayden who she will always follow behind. She is a smart cookie, already writing the A's and Y's in her name! Just recently she
got her new glasses. She got to pick them out, pink of course. Praying it corrects her lazy eye and her vision as well.
I recently discovered her love language is touch! She is the queen of kisses and hugs. When you say good-bye you have to give hundreds of them to her, but I really don't mind!
She is now one of 5 and completes our family, as do each of them. I Love You Akayla-Joy! I am proud to be your mommy! Happy 4th Birthday!
