Friday, September 7, 2007

One Year

One year ago today our dear daughter Anna was born. What a wonderful day to look back on. So much excitement and anticipation, so many firsts for so many people - parents, grandparents, uncles.

One year gone by and we remember...

* the fear and excitement of going to the hospital * our hearts doubling in size the moment you entered the world * hearing the words "it's a girl" for the first time * naming you "Anna Katherine" * tears of joy for many days following * your tiny hands and feet * diapers so small * your first smile * stroller rides * your first giggle * celebrating the holidays with you * making you laugh * you making us laugh * singing to you * experiencing all of your "firsts" - rolling over, crawling, standing up * swinging at the park * wagon rides * trips to WI * experiencing your love for all of your grandparents * and your love for your uncles * dressing you up in all of your clothes * watching you dance * feeding you "real" food for the first time * listening to you eat "mmmmm" * hearing your first words * going to pick you up each morning * middle of the night cuddles * reading you stories * the overwhelming sense of pride each time we look at you * how very very much we love you and always will

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