Lindsey Turns one!

Honestly I didn't think I would be this together, this at peace, this happy when Lindsey turned one. Back when we were suprised with my pregnancy with her I was PETRIFIED of what life would be like with 3 so little, so close in age. But I have SURVIVED--and what's better, I've THRIVED! Heavenly Father loves me so much, he knew exactly what I could handle and what would force me to seek his hand in ALL things. So here's to being blessed and for letting the MASTER PLANNER bless me with an amazingly sweet and snuggly and precious little spirit. I am SO very glad she's here!!

Have you ever been sick on your birthday? This little one was, on her VERY FIRST ONE! Poor little guy had raging fevers off and on all day the day before and now the day after they're still raging a bit. She was pretty miserable. Good thing we had lots of willing hands and arms to hold her.

Here she is with Aunt Ray-ray. She wasn't able to be here the night before for all the festivities so we appropriately got our kids back in their costumes to show them off. How fun!! (PS: Kaitlyn was talking in every shot, so this was the best one--she can be quite the motormouth!!)We had a casual family lunch and cake celebration. My parents and Stephen's sister Rachel came to celebrate with us. I remember Kaitlyns 1st birthday and what a fiasco I tried to make it, this was so much better, so much more relaxed and fun. Frankly I'm quite proud that my 3rd even got a 1st party. But hey it's a celebration for me and her right? Here is the obligatory eating birthday cake shot. So sweet!!

Happy Birthday Lindsey!!