A GIFT…
THE BIRTH OF OUR DAUGHTER, SOPHIE
My amazing husband, Mark, surprised me with this incredible video as a gift after our sweet baby girl was born!! He was working on a project when we got home from the hospital and I knew it would be special….but I had NO idea how special….
I just had to share it….it’s too wonderful and sweet not to…. 
Comment by Dana Goodson
March 15, 2010 @ 9:10 am
This is absolutely beautiful. From a mom of two sweet boys, I wish you the best of luck. You are entering one of the most amazing journeys imaginable. Enjoy every minute. Best wishes and thanks for sharing. 
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Comment by gina lee
March 15, 2010 @ 11:08 am
wow.. That was so beautiful…. Im crying all over the place… because it was full of love and emotion and so, so real…. congratulations to your beautiful family…
you are so blessed…
gina lee
Comment by Amy Martin
March 15, 2010 @ 11:53 am
Awesome gift, Mark! I’m crying all over the place, especially since we’re expecting our own little girl in June… it’s so beautiful! Hugs to you guys!
Comment by Kristy Booth
March 15, 2010 @ 3:03 pm
THat was the sweetest video I’ve ever seen-thanks for sharing….I needed a good cry today! So happy for you both!
Comment by Sarah Raanan
March 15, 2010 @ 4:45 pm
Wow, what an adorable husband you have, that is just such a precious gift!! beautiful baby, congratulations to you both
Comment by sarah
March 15, 2010 @ 8:09 pm
that was amazing to watch. you are so blessed! enjoy your first weeks with your new baby girl congrats, she’s beautiful!
Comment by bobbi
March 16, 2010 @ 1:03 am
I’m with Kristy, the sweetest video I’ve ever seen. Mark, watching you turn into a dad was incredible.
Comment by Sam
March 16, 2010 @ 8:16 am
Thanks for sharing that. It was beautiful. Congrats on your precious girl.
Comment by Stephanie Stewart
March 16, 2010 @ 9:10 am
so, so sweet! thank you for sharing! so happy for you guys!
Comment by Stacy H
March 16, 2010 @ 10:17 am
I hate crying at work but this video was totally worth it! Congratulations and she is beautiful.
Comment by Emily Kelly
March 16, 2010 @ 4:55 pm
what an AMAZING gift… the video and the baby. I am absolutley hysterically crying at how beautiful this all is. This was much more moving than any Hollywood production.
Congratulations to you both and welcome to parenthood!!!
Comment by jackie
March 16, 2010 @ 5:22 pm
oh.so.sweet. Perfect. I cried….surprise, surprise! Congrats you guys! She’s beautiful! I can’t believe how much she looks like Mark!! Can’t wait to see more of her on your blog!
Comment by Amy
March 16, 2010 @ 7:26 pm
This brought tears to my eyes!! So sweet!!! My middle name is Rae and I always loved the name Sophie so much! I might have to be a name stealer! You have such a beautiful baby girl, you are very very blessed!
Comment by chris from bloomz
March 17, 2010 @ 8:18 am
Our very best wishes to you, your wonderful husband, and your new little bundle of joy! She is beautiful!
Comment by valerie carnevale
March 17, 2010 @ 3:28 pm
I just wanted to let you know that someday when I grow up, I want a life just like yours :] This was beautiful, as was the post before this with all the pictures! You inspire me, and I’m so excited for all three of you! Mom and Dad said congratulations as well :]
love, The Carnevale’s
Comment by Nicole
March 19, 2010 @ 9:09 am
WOW!!! I feel like I was there! How amazing:) Mark… you are great! XOXO
Comment by Caty
March 19, 2010 @ 8:00 pm
Congrats Jess and Mark! What a beautiful video and keepsake. Being a mother is amazing… enjoy!!!
Comment by Kelley Broderick
March 22, 2010 @ 11:07 am
And now I’m in tears….congratulations new and improved Strickland family!
Comment by Laurel
March 23, 2010 @ 2:21 am
Add me to the crying list! This was so beautiful along with the pictures… congrats you two will truly make wonderful parents!!!!
Comment by Alisa Greig
March 26, 2010 @ 1:20 pm
SO sweet! congratulations!! i certainly wish i had something like that to look back on, beautiful!
Comment by K a t e l y n J a m e s
March 26, 2010 @ 9:38 pm
i don’t know you! But i’m crying! beautiful! such and amazing gift:)
Comment by Tom Holmes
March 28, 2010 @ 10:27 am
Beautiful! Congratulations on the arrival of your truly “special” gift.
Comment by punam bean
April 4, 2010 @ 1:44 pm
Wow. That was so amazing!! I am so happy for you both – congratulations!!
Comment by Melissa Koehler
April 9, 2010 @ 7:46 pm
What a beautiful video. I was totally crying. She is gorgeous! Congrats to your beautiful family!
Comment by Kristen
April 11, 2010 @ 9:32 am
Hi Jessica! I graduated from high school with Mark and found your blog through facebook. I have to tell you this is the sweetest thing ever! You are a gorgeous couple and have made a gorgeous little girl! Congratulations!!!!
Kristen (Tette) Meier
Comment by Simona Buna
May 6, 2010 @ 8:16 am
Hello Jessica,
I was reading your blog, not so often , but when I opened this file today I saw the video. It is amazing gift from you husband! And what amazing gift you received, your daughter!
Happy for you , and even I don’t meet you in the real life I wish your little Sophie a wonderful life!
Simona
Comment by Dee Rhodes
May 9, 2010 @ 3:59 pm
Hello, I felt absolutely compelled to write a thank you to you both…and your new lil sweet Miss! I found this page (completely random) while researching photography assistant jobs in Indianapolis. I currently live in California, however in a year- have plans to move back “home” to be closer to family. Speaking of family…I found it a bit ironic to find such a random page, with such stunning images, that left me wanted to know more…only to scroll down and watch a video detailing such a private part of your lives… on what day, no less? Mother’s Day! Sometimes, in life “things” just find us…on our path of life- our journey. I am thankful for such a discovery,a small glimpse into the lives of others… humbles me, reassures me…that our love and lives hold purpose, meaning, and- most importantly those lil baby moments that are so worthy of being held right and true…
~LOVE AND LIGHT~
D.B. Rhodes
Comment by Cassandra Stevning
June 23, 2010 @ 2:50 pm
So beautiful, what an amazing husband you have This is a gift that you will treasure forever! I have to say, I got pretty emotional watching this wonderful story, congratulations!!!
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