8/25/2014
Dear Brookelynn,
Happy Birthday my sweet little princess. I can't believe today you turned one! It's been the best year of my life and the most amazing adventure to be your Mommy.
A year ago today, I gave birth to the sweetest little princess. Who knew such a tiny package could bring so much love, laughter and joy to our lives. Your quirky and witty already at such a young age and I hope that the world doesn't change your free spirit and you continue to let your love for music carry you through life.
Over the past year I've learned a lot about myself, as well, I was meant to be a Mom to a fierce little one, you are my greatest achievement and true love. You have made me believe in fairytales, life, and heaven all over again. You truly leave a little sparkle wherever you go.
Today, you will celebrate with Daddy, Mommy, Grandpa, Glammy, Unkie, and Paisley. We are having another mini birthday party for you since we had your party last weekend. I can't wait to give you your gifts, 12 balloons to wake you up from your nap and a huge bag full of everything and more you need for your first trip to Disneyland. Of course Grandpa, Glammy and Unkie will have more gifts for you too. We will even have more cupcakes. You're very favorite. I love experiencing all of your firsts and the sweet smiles they bring to your face.
We documented you turning ONE on 8/4 among your most favorite things-books. I swear you will find the love of your life among the pages of one. Your love for reading amazes me. So the library was the best place to capture your first love and first year of life.
It's unbelievable how much has changed in the last year...where has the time gone? It's hard for me to remember how I had been sick for mine long months, had two failed inductions and an emergency c-section. I couldn't remember what normal felt like and it all seems like a couple lifetimes ago now.
What I've come to realize is that, they brought me the love of my life; a little pink bundle weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces and you were worth every minute of misery and pain. You are my miracle and on that day my very best friend was born. "Though she be but little she is fierce" You kept me going when I just wanted to give up. And when I woke up it was your beautiful face welcoming me back to life. You are my new normal and my entire world. And together we will live a thousand lifetimes reading fairytales. But my favorite is the one we are writing together.
I love you my "adorkable" sweet little one!
This Month:
You attended your first full wedding for your Godmother Lana and you loved it, especially the dancing. The drummer of the band even said you won the dance contest. You also enjoyed learning to say cheers.
You also celebrated Uncle Jessie's birthday and tried to help him open his presents. He was happy to have your help.
On 8/15 Mommy gave you your first pedicure for your birthday party and you absolutely loved it and loved to show your purple toes to everyone who would look, including your swim instructor at your refresher appointment. You're such a girlie girl.
You are continuing to learn to walk and can walk up stairs holding either Mommy or Daddy's hands. You don't like to go far when you are walking alone you're very cautious but you run when you have something to hold onto like your shopping cart or baby stroller. I know you'll gain the confidence soon. You also like to get off the couch on your own and work really hard to get back up but you're too short. Your such a little pip squeak.
You now have seven teeth, the left front tooth finally appeared on 8/1 and then your right bottom eye tooth on 8/16. You're still really good at teething.
As for food you discovered that you love udon noodles and chowed them down like they were going out of style. You love food! Just like Mommy.
Your vocabulary continues to develop more and more. You love to talk! I can't even keep up with it anymore. You also can shake your head yes, it's really cute.
You love Grandpa and apparently think he looks like King Tritain on The Little Mermaid because you squealed with joy and said PaPa when he was on TV. We haven't figured that one out yet. You also like to read his Cabela's Magazine (while shred it rather). He also discovered what your new attitude pose was about (hand on hips and pouty lips) one day while babysitting you while Mommy and Glammy got their hair done, you are copying Tinker Bell (one of your favorites)! I love your sass!
Brookelynn The First:
On 8/17 we had your First Birthday party and it was quiet the party-fit for a Princess in training. Your Sofia The First Birthday was so much fun for Mommy to plan. You wore the prettiest Sofia inspired dress (had two crowns, and three changes of clothes) and ate your cupcakes so proper. It was a ton of fun. You of course got lots of fabulous presents but the books distracted you. You love your New Lambie, truck and baby doll Glammy and Grandpa got you (and your pink fire helmet). Unkie got you a Sofia The First Luggage for our trip to Disneyland and you love it because it lights up. Although we could have just bought you balloons because that was your favorite part of the party.
Auntie Billi, Jerri and Kylie made a special trip to spend time with you for your birthday. You instantly loved Kylie and became fast BFFs. She taught you some dance moves and you can now do a few ballet moves including twirling. You also went to the Jelly Belly Factory with her and on your first Train ride and Merry-Go-Round. You didn't like the Merry-Go-Round until Kylie told you it was ok to go up and down.
Finally, the night before your first birthday you experienced your first earthquake. It happened on 8/24 at 3:20 in the morning and was a 6.1 (that's pretty big). Mommy was dreaming and was confused when the rolling woke her up at least Daddy knew what was happening. And thankfully there was no damage to our home other than a fallen picture off a dresser and some drawers that came open. Oh and your chandelier was swaying when we ran to get you. Napa was hit pretty hard, however. I hope we don't have another one for awhile!
What a year it has been, you're such a blessing and complete our family. It's been a year of love, happiness and lots of laughter!
I can't wait for all of our adventures to come.
Happy Birthday my sweet Princess! -XOX!
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