One year ago today at 2:17 in the
afternoon we welcomed our son Ehren into the world. He has grown
into a joyful, sweet baby. Always giving out a smile and a hug and
sometimes an open mouth kiss. He's known in our family as "the
hugger." I've enjoyed waking up each morning to his smiles and
giggles and can"t imagine life without him.
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| Ehren at 1 month old - Lily put his hat on (doesn't he look thrilled!) |
I'd like to thank our family for your
unwavering support (even when it scared you.) Thanks especially to
my Mom who can sense when I feel overwhelmed and drive all the way
from Dallas to take care of me and take Lily home with her for a
week. I feel inexpressible gratitude to our midwife Toni, who caught
Ehren with gentle, patient and loving hands. I also want to thank
the many mothers I have met along the way who by their example showed
me how to parent gently. Elaine P., Andrea H., Cori L., and Rachel
S. for sharing their home birth experiences and giving me living
examples of strong women who have brought their children into the
world without fear. Thanks to Kimberly R. and Natalie H, who helped
me embark with confidence and discover the joy of exclusive
breastfeeding. Thanks to my dear sweet Lily who has learned to share
Mommy's attention with grace above her years. Thanks to all of the
people who offered kind words when we needed it. This year has been
the hardest of my life but also the most rewarding!
Here's a collection of photos from Ehren's first year you might not have seen.
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| Ehren at 1 week old |
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| Cuddles with daddy - He's about 1 month old here |
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| 4 months - the chunky phase |
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| Future Starbucks addict (Won't Aunty be proud!) |
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| Loving on the dog |
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| Have toy - will hug |
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| Welcome home Daddy - I love you! |
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| The hugger in action - he loves the cat |
awww! Such a precious boy! I can't believe he is already one. I remember holding him at only a few weeks old. Time goes by so fast. I think it's funny how much we develop as parents when going from one child to two. I remember after we had morgan I had this strange feeling that I was a "real" mom now that I had two kids. Ha! You inspire me, too, April.:) Happy Birthday Ehren!
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