reflection

i've been a momma for just over a over a year now, and not only did i survive - i thrived! it certainly wasn't easy - there was never enough time, never enough sleep, and barely enough patience. (hence the delinquency in blog updates). we gave up nights out on the town, dinner at fancy restaurants and exotic vacations for 7:30 bedtimes, takeout food and trips to the playground. but we also gained toothy grins, sloppy kisses, the warmest snuggles, the thrill of first words, first steps, and laughter so pure that it makes your heart smile. in short, the past year was [an] amazing [blur]. 

i wish i would have taken the time to blog about her 1st birthday and the milestones leading up to it. in true hannah fashion, i stressed for weeks about the event. i poured over every single detail - guest list, food, decorations, her clothes, party favors, etc. and the one thing i couldn't control got me - it turned out to be the hottest weekend of the entire summer - 95 degrees + 90% humidity. awesome. but despite the backyard sauna, everybody had a wonderful time. we were so lucky to have so many friends and family who wanted to share in maggie's celebration. she had two parties over two days involving over 120 guests. i won't bore you with all the pics since they are all posted to my flickr site. but here is my favorite shot of the three of us from that day.

 

Comments

[Amanda]

she is getting so big, and she is adorable!

[Danica]

Ah she's so adorable and you look so happy!