beware readers: insane number of photos ahead, you must go back way back, it has taken me a few hours but go back to January to catch up. Ok that housekeeping done continue on to the party ahead! so my sweet sister A made this awesome cake and cookies for my baby.





Leading up to this moment, I'll have to admit. There were times it was hard to breathe. It's really hard to imagine my life without babies, being pregnant, the excitement of labor and the small bundle that depends so much on you. The long nights, the first smiles, sitting, crawling, standing, new teeth, ok we are not walking yet, so i'm good there. But really, you must know what i mean. I really was in denial for pretty much the full month leading up to it. So it happened, Sylvia turned one, 1:30 passed marking the moment a year earlier when she finally emerged. Let me tell you the last one went out with a bang. 16 hour labor, on pitocin, never fully dilating is pretty crazy, but i'd do it all over today, this very moment. Really are you hearing me, i will, right now, ok, come down from it. Sigh, it's been an amazing year. Love you Sylvia, you are so sweet! and you'll always be my baby!