Happy Birthday, Annalise!

One year ago right now I had just gone through the worst physical pain of my life. Fortunately, it was followed by joyously holding our precious and beloved Annalise. Today is her first birthday and we are ready to celebrate.

We are celebrating one year of . . .
-changing poopy diapers
-sweet baby kisses
-breastfeeding
-listening to kid's music
-washing bottles
-enduring through extended crying (hers and ours)
-reading children's books
-taking ridiculous numbers of photos
-cuddling Annalise
-walking around with Annalise strapped to our bodies
-bringing stuffed animals to life

and most notably . . .
. . . one year of never (never defined as not even once) sleeping more than 6 consecutive uninterrupted hours (not her - me!)

We can only hope to be as blessed in her second year.