Happy Birthday, Alyssa!!

Today is Alyssa's birthday! Almost exactly one year ago today, my daughter was born and changed my life in so many ways.

It has been the absolute best year of my life. Who knew that one little person can put so much life and energy into you, and exhaust the heck out of you at the same time.

She has been such a blessing to Gary and myself. I can't even begin to put into words the amazing feeling that I get each day.

At age one Alyssa is crawling. She is really trying to pull herself up on things. She tries to crawl as fast as she can to the front door and laughs so loud when we "run" and catch her.

She is still saying DaDa all day long. She absolutely adores her father. On Easter, she wouldn't let anyone else hold her except for her daddy (not even me, sniff, sniff). Whenever he comes home I see a smile from ear to ear. And of course, she still kicks her legs and wiggles her arms as if she was going to take flight.

We have finally, gasp, experienced with some regular food and she LOVES it. But, I never really doubted that she would have any problems with food. (Have you seen her parents...LOL).

I wouldn't change one thing this past year. And I think God is tricking me into having more kids, because this one is perfect!

Happy Birthday, my sweet Alyssa.

Alyssa Marie - Born March 29, 2004 at 12:37 am

8 pounds 2 ounces - 21 inches long