To Emma: On the day you were born!

On the day you were born, the world stood still.
On the day you were born, God smiled down on us.
On the day you were born, your father and I fell in love all over again.
On the day you were born, I learned about miracles.
On the day you were born, I was blessed with the greatest gift...you!

It is amazing you are already one. My goodness the time has flown. It still feels like yesterday that I gave birth to you. You have accomplished alot and have overcome many hurdles in one year. Everyday that I look at you I am reminded why you are my hero, my superwoman.

Emma Irene
Born on 12/20/07
12/28/07: Learned that heart surgery was in the near future.
One month of age: A pro sleeper and believe it or not a good eater!
2 months of age: Smiles that would melt your heart started appearing.
2/22/08: First feeding tube put in.
3/18/08: Second feeding tube put in.
Three months of age: Was baptised.
4/7/08: Underwent heart surgery and came out a stronger person.
4 months of age: Life was full of smiles again.
5 months of age: Started physical and occupational therapy. Ate solids and liked it!
6 months of age: Started laughing and saying Dada! Took first airplane ride to Colorado. Rolling like a pro.
6 1/2 months of age: Saw the ocean for the first time. Experienced swimming.
7 months of age: Became a strong independent sitter.
8 months of age: No more feeding tube!! Started a playgroup. Discovered swinging at the park is awesome!
9 months of age: Started commando crawling. Went to Minnesota and visited the zoo for the first time.
10 months of age: Got both bottom teeth.
11 months of age: Got both top teeth. Started standing up.
12 months of age: A bottom molar appeared. Table foods are becoming enjoyable.
Turned one year old!!

Happy birthday to my beautiful girl!