Happy 1st Birthday!

One year ago today, our lives changed forever. We welcomed Delaney into the world and it has been an adventure. She has brought joy that we had never known. We have spent the last year watching her grow and develop and have been busy teaching her things. Little did we know how much she would teach us. Here are a few lessons from Delaney: Labor is worth every second once you see that little baby.

Never take off one diaper without having another one right there ready to go because that will be the time they go.

Snuggles are few and far between, so enjoy those moments in the morning whey they snuggle tight.

Every book you can read will never prepare you. Oh, and babies don't read those books, so they don't know that they should be sleeping through the night and eating every two hours.

No-spill sippy cups can still spill when slammed hard enough onto the highchair or the floor.

Hugs and giggles are what make everything worthwhile.

Being quiet is not a good thing when they are playing. I need to find you and see what you are doing that you know is wrong when you are quiet. Usually it means you are trying to eat the cat food.

Toys are fun. Boxes and paper are more fun.

I never knew I could love anything so much in so little time. The love you have for your spouse is different than the love you have for your child, but both are what make everything so special.

You can never take too many pictures.

Finally, cherish every little moment because they pass by in a flash. One day you are a little newborn in my arms and the next you are getting around everywhere and don't want to be held.

Those are just a few of the MANY things Delaney has taught us. I'm sure she has millions of more lessons waiting for us over the next several years. Happy 1st Birthday Delaney!

p.s.- Happy Birthday to our niece Harper too! (She and Delaney share the same birthday).

Here are some pictures of the birthday girl and how she spent her day today.

Having a good time getting ready for the day!

This is the special birthday shirt she got from Aunt Karry, Uncle Mike, and cousins Harper and Ronan. She wore it all day today.

This is the birthday card that Delaney's teachers made her. I love the teacher crouching behind it! We brought in a special treat for Delaney to share. She had a good day at school.

Delaney and her friends at school enjoying the birthday cookies. Aren't they adorable?

Meow meow was waiting for her in the car which made her very happy.

Enjoying a good dinner at Joeseppi's. Delaney loves the pasta there, so Grandma Charlene and I took her there for dinner.

Playing with her new Elmo