Week 1

We had a busy first week in NY getting ready for Gabe and Hannah's birthday party which was on the 17th. Gabe had a lot of fun playing with his 2nd cousins, Hannah was too overwhelmed with all the people to leave Mommy's hip! The next day Uncle Eric and my soon to be sister-in-law went with myself and the kids to Sylvan Beach, my favorite maid of honor went with us and Gabe had a great time hanging out with Zach, they couldn't get enough of all the rides!

Hannah was having a hard time adjusting to say the least, she started waking up several times a night and one of those times would be for a couple hours. I honestly felt like I was getting ready to lose my mind, I was running on very little sleep and because she was not getting enough sleep she was cranky during the day and only Mommy could hold her! She's very lucky she's so darn cute!!

The pictures from the Birthday Party are on Uncle Erics camera so I don't have many from our first week

Our little baby turns 1!

To our baby girl

I can hardly believe you turn one today! And rest assured, I will be saying this for every birthday you and your brother have for the rest of your life.

You are a gift, a jewel, a precious girl. I pray you will be good and kind to others and bring joy to others. Serve HIM with all your heart and love HIM above all else. Know you can talk to me. I will listen. I will pray. There is nothing you could tell me that would change my love for you. I pray for you and your brother every day. I'm even praying for your future husband. Save yourself for him. Many boys will come along, but don't be clouded by their words...there is only one who is truly yours. Wait for him. Smile. Be Polite. Say hello. Be gracious. Be the light God created you to be. I love you and I'm so proud to be your mommy.