Happy Birthday Grace Anna!

Believe it or not, one year ago, an hour from now, I was giving birth to our daughter. After an impromptu c-section, our lives changed. Gracie came into the world December 5th of last year at 10:25 p.m. and our world changed forever. It amazes me how fast a year goes and how many memories are made during that year. I am still amazed that it has been only a year that Gracie took her first breath. I still remember the day, clear as a blue sky, I found out I was pregnant, I remember the doubts, fears, the unbelieving (I took a pregnancy test even after I had pictures from the ultrasound because I didn't believe Dr. Plock). I also remember seeing her heartbeat the first time, feeling her kick, seeing her kick, and the first time I realized I was really going to have a baby. Now she is a year old and there are even more memories like seeing her smile the first time, crawling, talking, hearing her say mama and dada, seeing her stand, and take her first steps...which happened TODAY! On her 1st Birthday, Gracie took 2 steps towards me to give me a kiss. How sweet is that! I love her so much! Of course I couldn't get her to do it again, but she did it once and that is all I needed to see! She is getting so big!

Ok, so I think I am done reminiscing...for now! Tonight we had a family night, just as we did the first night Gracie was born. We already had 3 parties and quite honestly we are partied out. Spending time together is what sounded like the best plan. Gracie really enjoyed it. She got to have another cake, open gifts, and all the fun stuff that comes with having a party. Right now, Gracie is passed out here with me on the couch with Daisy sleeping right next to her. Those to really are partners in crime. Once Gracie had all she wanted from her cake, she started feeding it to Daisy. Surprise, surprise!

Well, as far as the weekend goes, we don't have much planned. I have to work tomorrow so I am hoping it is going to be a short day so I can come home and spend time with Matt and Gracie. I also need to get a lot of housework done...shhh don't tell anyone but I am still not unpacked from vacation! LOL! So here are a few pictures from tonight. Our Birthday Girl, what a precious little girl. Ah, how time flies!


Gracie & her 4th cake!



She never gets tired of cake!


Princess Gracie is 1


I still can't believe it!