Part of the reason Mommy’s been in her cave this week is just a little case of what we call post-party depression. All of that planning and hustling and bustling and it was over so quickly. And not too mention (although the biggest reason of all!) is that Charlie will be officially one year old on Monday. I mean, is that crazy to anyone else?

Reflecting on her life this past year, I am so pumped about the sweet little gal she’s turning out to be. It’s my hope that we can live up to the responsibility of showing Christ’s love to her in all that we do and say. I want her to be a confident and unshakeable woman, one who can withstand life’s storms and keep her head high. I want her to know that she is beautiful, inside and out, because God made her, not because of what a man tells her or a fashion magazine shows her. I want to know that we gave her the best start that we could.

We have been blessed by AMAZINGLY generous friends and were so touched by all of the thoughtful and sweet gifts that Charlie received on Sunday. It meant so much to us that people chose to spend this very special day with our family. Thanks everyone!

Mommy and Daddy are looking forward to a quiet weekend. Charlie does have a special outfit for the actual day, so stayed tuned for those pics…..