Dear Natalie Rose, on the eve of your First Birthday, I am gathered here with nearly 365 days of memories that are glimmered with you. We learned you were joining our family back in February of last year, and since that day we waited with anticipation for your birth.
We quickly learned you were a BABY GIRL when you were born on October 31st at 11:58pm. You came into this world just as fast as I did 30 years ago: with very little warning and the grand rawness only childbirth knows of.
You nestled perfectly into the crevices of our family…
…and we love having you alongside us.
Natalie Rose, you are a precious bundle of perfection. You are a delight, are so expressive…
…and are so very curious!
Natalie Rose, you are so generous with your smiles…
…and you get an A+ at sharing everything you have with your older brother, Maxwell.
I’d say seven years of marriage, six addresses, (almost) five family members, four cities, three states, two handmade businesses, and one pup and looks pretty good on our family! ;)
I’m a bit in awe at how quickly your first year of life has gone by. But then again, being a mommy to you and Maxwell (and baby #3) is such a joy that of course this last year has gone by quickly! Of course! Being a mama makes my soul dance in cartwheels.
Can you hear us, sweetie? We are clapping with pure happiness over your presence within our family. Thank you, Jesus, for a blessed year with our daughter, Natalie Rose. We love you all the way to the moon, and BACK!
Happy birthday to your sweet girl! You make a beautiful family.
You have a beautiful family and a sweet baby girl. We have two little boys at home and hope to have a few more. Yes, time does seem to go fast with these little ones. Thanks for sharing your life with your readers! I love reading your blog. :)
thank you Kelli! xx
This is the sweetest letter and Natalie will feel so wrapped in love when she reads it someday.
I’m expecting our first baby just a few weeks before your #3 is due, and we are hopefully finding out what we are having on Monday!! [Ahh!!!] My heart is wide open, no matter what God has chosen for our family.
Happy birthday, Natalie!
There is NOTHING like the experience of a first baby :) each pregnancy and delivery is wonderful, and it’s a really sweet gift as families grow to have “a first” to reflect on. I’m really excited for your family, Laura! xx
You really do have some ridiculously adorable kids Maggie! Those smiles!
thank you Sarah! ♥