Avery's 1st Birthday!

It's not often you hear people say "boy, time sure does go by slowly" - (well, unless you're pregnant ;).)

As adults, we all seem to agree that "time REALLY flies".

As I get older, I do my best to put a positive turn on it and figure it must mean that life is going well and filled with beautiful moments.

This.

Is.

True.

So it is no surprise that this past year...this past AMAZING year has flown by! I have loved every single minute and with no exaggeration confess it's been the best year of my life.

It does feel like yesterday that I was in the last stretch of Avery's pregnancy, waddling around with horrible pelvic pain and intense impatience. It's probably pretty easy to remember since I currently have the same throbbing pelvic pain! hah!

This beautiful little girl has changed our lives in more incredible ways we even knew to prepare for. You truly don't know the power of parenthood until you experience it. It is a beautiful thing and to me, the definition of a blessing.

From her sweet laugh to those chubby legs, she is perfect. What a good baby she has been thus far and an absolutely joy to be around. She has definitely set the bar high for her precious baby brother to come! I have a feeling she will be a great influence.

We had a wonderful time celebrating Avery's 1st birthday this past Sunday in a sea of Duckies! Her favorite! Many friends and family members came to join in the festivities which meant so much to us. I spent a lot of time and energy getting ready for her party over the last month but it was all worth it. I realize she may not remember but I want each milestone and each day of her life to be special and worthwhile.

After all, she deserves it!