On October 1st, 2012, at 42 weeks exactly, I gave birth to our 9 pound 20 3/4 inch long daughter. I was in labor for 16 hours (pretty short for a first labor, I wonder how short my next births will be!) and gave birth in a labor pool. It was a hard, challenging, amazing experience.
My brother in law Adam gave us the name "Bree" and Justin and I compromised with a hyphenated middle name, Bree Elizabeth-Grace Falkenstein. The exalted one, born under God's promise, having His unmerited favor. What an awesome name meaning!
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| The night Bree was born. |
She is so stunning, and continues to light up our life daily. Here are some of my favorite pictures of her through this past year...
The last two were taken this morning. She's so grown up in her big girl princess jammies!
This little girl has changing our lives so much, and definitely for the better. I cannot imagine life without her. I don't remember what life was like without her. She brings us so much joy and happiness it's crazy.
There are days that are long and hard, some that are short and sweet, and lots of tears and smiles in between. She has gone through long tiresome days with lots of people who want to hold her, overstimulation from holidays, a long roadtrip, moving to a new home, cold temperatures, hot temperatures, bedtimes when she wants to stay up with mommy and daddy and play, teething, really bad gas... and has been a trooper through all of it. I think she will be a very strong little girl. These things might seem minuscule or no big deal to us, but they can be very hard for a person who has no understanding of what's going on and can't communicate yet. She has done great!
Bree loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Tangled, Happy Baby Creamies, ripping up magazines, playing with her toy entertainment table, chewing and biting, going through all the groceries on our kitchen shelves, bouncing to music, watching people worship, mommy milk, and watching Mulan with Daddy. She also loves going on walks in our carrier and meeting new people!
Dear sweet little Bree, Mommy and Daddy love you so much. My heart swells with pride every time I look at you! I am so excited for this awesome life you are going to live, and all the great experiences you will have. You are such a sweet kind little thing, and I know that will carry on into your childhood and adulthood. God is doing (and will do) so much for you and for others through you. I can't wait to celebrate your birthday with you! It's hard to think about you advancing towards toddlerhood. My little baby. The itty bitty I grew for ten months, and gave birth to. We stayed up all night together on Christmas Eve and gave Daddy his present in the middle of the night and watched The Polar Express. I'm very excited for more holiday fun with you as you grow older.
The big first birthday party is this weekend, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse themed! That's what's going on in the life of this little family this week.
This little girl has changing our lives so much, and definitely for the better. I cannot imagine life without her. I don't remember what life was like without her. She brings us so much joy and happiness it's crazy.
There are days that are long and hard, some that are short and sweet, and lots of tears and smiles in between. She has gone through long tiresome days with lots of people who want to hold her, overstimulation from holidays, a long roadtrip, moving to a new home, cold temperatures, hot temperatures, bedtimes when she wants to stay up with mommy and daddy and play, teething, really bad gas... and has been a trooper through all of it. I think she will be a very strong little girl. These things might seem minuscule or no big deal to us, but they can be very hard for a person who has no understanding of what's going on and can't communicate yet. She has done great!
Bree loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Tangled, Happy Baby Creamies, ripping up magazines, playing with her toy entertainment table, chewing and biting, going through all the groceries on our kitchen shelves, bouncing to music, watching people worship, mommy milk, and watching Mulan with Daddy. She also loves going on walks in our carrier and meeting new people!
Dear sweet little Bree, Mommy and Daddy love you so much. My heart swells with pride every time I look at you! I am so excited for this awesome life you are going to live, and all the great experiences you will have. You are such a sweet kind little thing, and I know that will carry on into your childhood and adulthood. God is doing (and will do) so much for you and for others through you. I can't wait to celebrate your birthday with you! It's hard to think about you advancing towards toddlerhood. My little baby. The itty bitty I grew for ten months, and gave birth to. We stayed up all night together on Christmas Eve and gave Daddy his present in the middle of the night and watched The Polar Express. I'm very excited for more holiday fun with you as you grow older.
The big first birthday party is this weekend, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse themed! That's what's going on in the life of this little family this week.
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