A little celebration

Illness screwed up celebrating Madelyn's first Christmas with family ... and weather screwed up celebrating her birthday.

So Jason and I cheered her on as she begrugingly picked at her cupcake. She wasn't a fan, but like the balloon we got her.

Happy Birthday, Madelyn Mae!

Today is Madelyn's first birthday!



It's hard to imagine that a year ago today, I was laboring ... anticipating the birth of our baby. Jason and I both were convinced we were having a boy, so we were shocked when our doctor announced we had a girl!!!!



It has been a wonderful year of firsts - first smile, words, step, tooth, hug. And although Madelyn has had her share of illnesses, we are grateful none of them have been life-threatening.

I feel so completely blessed to be Madelyn's mommy. She's our little miracle!

This morning we had her 1-year doctor appointment: She is 30 inches long (85th percentile) and 18 pounds (16th percentile) and is meeting all developmental milestones. She's extremely social and waved to the doctor throughout the visit. :)

Today she will celebrate her birthday with her friends at daycare ... and tonight with us. We had to cancel her birthday party this weekend because it's supposed to snow a lot, which would be difficult for family coming from North Platte and Lincoln.

Madelyn Mae, thanks for being an sweet, smart, happy little girl. I love that you enjoy being around other people, that you play well by yourself and that you sing all the time.