First birthday party!

(Invitation pictures taken by Daddy!)

First Outfit
(As she first wakes up from her nap to discover everyone waiting to party!)

(Fishy balloons and lots of fun presents!)

(Yummy Dessert from Auntie Olivia, Mommy & of course Betty Crocker!)

(Turning one is so much fun!)

(She would walk around to show everyone her cards from her gifts!)

(You would think this present was for the parents!)

(Showing her card of to everyone in her second outfit change!)

(Daddy made sure she had lots of balloons to play with!)

A year ago my baby girl was born and in the blink of an eye here we are celebrating the first year of her life. Repeat...it's her very 1st birthday party! What, I can't believe it! It's a moment of mixed emotions for me. I'm so excited to celebrate her first happy, healthy year of life and at the same time I begin to tear up and wonder where all the time went.

I had so much fun at her birthday party and it was one of the first times that I let go at a function and didn't worry about perfection, I just let things happen as they would. It was such a blast and we were so lucky to have such wonderful friends and family there to celebrate with us. Both grandmas provided an outfit for her rock star like entrances. She started with an adorable pink tutu from my mom and ended with a gorgeous handmade traditional Indian suit from his mom.
A special thanks to everyone for coming and for all the great gifts. I would also like to give a special thanks to all the extra hands for helping prepare for party as well as keep it going. I feel so loved and I know Kira was thankful too.

(MMmm who needs fruits and vegetables when you have cake!)

Her walking equals me running

As she leisurely walks around the entire house going from room to room I follow in hopes that I will catch her from bumping her head hard on a wall or some toy that is lying in the middle of the floor. Of course this task is simply impossible for the most part but still I try. She has been walking now for about a month and now I have to figure out new ways to keep an eye on her. She is into absolutely everything! Ahhh! Our house is only semi baby proofed so I've gotta watch her like a hawk. Don't want to jinx anything but only a few very minor falls so far.

Cutest owl cap for a baby

With fall weather just around the corner don't you think
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Kristin Staples Photography

Keep those loose teeth safe

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Love bird necklace for your lil bird

What a sweet little love bird necklace...what mom wouldn't love
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It's that kind of woman that...

-Boards a flight from India with 4 young children after loosing her husband
-Risking all she knows for a better life for her children
-Worked two jobs day and night to provide for her family
-Raised 4 happy, healthy, well rounded children
-Perseverance and dedication for her kids

She is....my mother in law...A TRUE woman that put her fears aside to do what was best for her family. Best of all she is....A MOTHER.
Motherhood is the most of everything all in one...a full time job. Every day defeating the impossible.