Always My Baby

I Let a huge sigh of air leave my body tonight as I was lying bed. Concerned, Brad nudged me as if to ask what was wrong. I couldn't help but create tears in response. My little girl, my baby, she turned 1. 12 months of memories came flooding through me so quickly that I could not even try to hold back my emotions. I had to let it out. I couldn't stop thinking about the day she was born. August 21, 2008 My little Mayley Drew was born at 7:50 AM after an excruciating but quick labor. She was a healthy 7lbs.14oz and 18.5 in. long. She was a miracle and was instantly the great love of our lives. For the first few months of her life I would stare at her and imagine what she would look like, what her personality would be like, if she would be walking all at the age of 1. I couldn't wait for that day to come. In a blink of the eye it is here...she is 1. She looks like Brad and acts like me, she is walking, and she is full of life. Although I miss her as an infant, I am enjoying all the new things she does everyday. She is always amazing us and making us laugh and smile. I continue to look forward to how she will be the next year and I know that when that year comes I will be a little sad when I reflect on the past. She might not be my infant anymore who stares at me when I hold her for a feeding but she will always be baby who hugs me and gives me kisses and one day will say, "I love you mom."

Thank you everyone for all the birthday wishes and for making Mayley's 1st b-day party a special one. Despite the rain, wind, and practically in California location, it is a day I will never forget and one I hope you all remember. She had her cake and she ate it too!