One beautiful year

As my little girl turns one today, I'm made very aware of how fast time goes by. Here are my reflections on the first year of my little girl...

I remember the day she was born, hearing her first cry, thinking what a little stranger she seemed like to me...who was this little person that had arrived in my life? I remember my first night with her in the hospital and how overnight she changed from some new baby to MY little baby girl...MY little Charlotte Rose

I remember holding her for the first time...the instant after she was born. What I don't remember, is when I went from holding my little baby to simply sitting with my big girl.

I remember how hard the first few weeks were...how constantly tired she was and how she would rather sleep than eat. Now she'll chow down two hot dogs after skipping her nap.

I remember Mason's tearful reaction to the new stranger with whom he had to share his Mom & Dad. Now I smile when I see him tickle her and she squeals in delight.

I remember how excited I was to have a baby GIRL...and I still just can't get enough of my sweet, smiley, snuggly, beautiful Charlotte Rose.

I have treasured her first year, and we are truly blessed to have Charlotte Rose in our family.

Happy First Birthday Charlotte Rose!


Here's the birthday girl with her new maracas she got for her birthday :)

























Our big girl...