the big one

That first year came and went in the blink of an eye. It was such an amazing, transformative experience. Approaching this first birthday has been indescribably emotional and beautiful. These past couple of days have been a vivid replay of all the thoughts, feelings, and experiences I've had since Squirt was born and it has been intense, but healing. My heart feels bigger, my soul more peaceful. Right now everything is still too near the surface for me to write about. That will have to come later. For now, here are just a few snapshots of this first wonderful, unforgettable year.

Moments after birth. Daddy stayed with her as the doctors buzzed around.

Brand new Squirt.

Napping after her first meal with Mommy.

Home! One week old!

One of her first baths.

Her first hike - just a few weeks old.

Visiting the zoo for the first time - two months old.

Trying to figure this guy out on his birthday - three months old.

Practicing her push-ups - three(ish) months old.

Enjoying the warmth outdoors after a bath - four months old.

 Nap time in her sling - four(ish) months old.

Marvelling at the fish in the aquarium - five(ish) months old.

Scaling the climbing wall - five months old.

Paper!!! At her six month checkup.

Balloon fiesta! Six months old.

Cheeeeese! Seven(ish) months old.

More cheese - around eight months old.

In Daddy's shoe box - nine months old.

Laughing at Momma - ten months old.

Running through the park with her dino buddy - eleven months old.

A family hike at the top of the world for her first birthday!

Looking down on the city. Welcome to the world, Squirt!

Ready to explore the great, wide world!

One beautiful year old!