Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Happy Birthday, Sweet Girl!

Dear Julia,

Today, we celebrate your first birthday!  A year ago, November 9, 2010, you entered our lives, and we will always remember that special day.  You came earlier than expected, so you were a tiny little thing.  You were only 5 lbs, 14 oz.  Nevertheless, you were super healthy and strong.

We loved you right away.  You captured daddy's and mommy's heart with your calm and sweet personality.  You bring us so much joy each day.  We thank God for you!  Here are some pictures of you throughout the year.  Wow, you have grown up so fast!  We love you, sweet girl.  Happy Birthday!

"Welcome to the World!" as one of our nurses said


1 month


2 months


3 months


4 months


5 months


6 months


7 months


8 months


9 months


10 months


11 months



1 year old, today.  Ethan's mom hosted her birthday dinner and made her a cake.  Here is Julia eating cake for the first time.  She didn't know what to do at first (she kept touching it and then pulling her hand away) but with the help of her Auntie Lisa and cousin Ava she finally figured it out.  She really liked it.  :)

Here are a few more pictures from tonight:

Auntie Lisa playing with Julia - it's blurry because she was moving Julia, but I love how happy Julia looks


Lots of candles!


Slicing the piece of her first cake


Mmmmm!


Oh boy!


Opening her presents from Teta

1 comment:

Mrs. Horse said...

Yay! Happy Birthday sweet Julia! Looking forward to seeing you soon. Congrats to your mommy and daddy on surviving their first year of parenthood and doing so very well. We love you!