Friday, August 23, 2013

1st Birthday!

This past Wednesday was Addison and Allie's birthday! Benton took work off part day so we could celebrate them as a family.

We started off the day with eating pancakes. Addie eats about anything you give to her and pancakes were no different, she gobbled them up.
 
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She opened some presents. She really enjoyed the tissue paper more than the actual presents themselves, she's so easy to please!
 
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She loved the ball popper, all smiles.
 
 
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Afterwards we stopped by Allie's grave to wish her a Happy Birthday as well. I can't believe it's been a year since I last held her. We miss her everyday and I know we always will. Happy Birthday my sweets.
 
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Then we went to Surf n' Swim and enjoyed some much needed family time. The girls LOVE to swim and really enjoyed themselves. I didn't bring my camera into the pool but they were happy to be in the water.

We received many calls, texts, emails, and beautiful flowers from our sweet friends & family. Thank you so much for supporting us. It has been a tough, emotional year and I'm sure it will be for a long time. We are lucky to have so much love surrounding us as well as Allie. She was only here for a short time but she has made a huge impact on a lot of lives.
 
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Happy 1st Birthday to my girls! I love you both so very much and I am lucky to be your mommy.
 
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2 comments:

Derk and Ashley said...

Happy Birthday Addison and Allie! That last picture is just so precious. Thinking of you and hope that it was a nice day for your family.

Yvonne [Tried and Tasty] said...

Oh Melissa, I know how special and sacred those pictures of the girls together are for you. Thank you so much for sharing. I thought about you all day on their birthday - my heart was with you! Love you friend!

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