Another First!!!

Birthday, that is.

A couple of things I learned: #1 - having a child in the middle of tax season was not the greatest timing (although, I learned that last year, too), #2 - planning a birthday party in the middle of the tax season is no walk in the park either, #3 - no matter how many times you explain it or how many lists your make, your husband will always miss something in translation and #4 - I enjoy watching my children at their birthday parties more than they probably enjoy them.

A year has passed already and I have already forgotten what it was like to have a newborn ball up on my shoulder.

Oh, the joy this child has brought me this year. **sigh** Could there be a more perfect being? I don't think so!



I remember the day we found out she was coming and what a wonderful, joyous surprise it was. I remember trying to enjoy every minute of the pregnancy because I knew it was my last. And I remember how overcome with peace I was when I held her for the first time. No woman should be as blessed as I to have not one, not two, but three healthy, beautiful children.

Each child's birthday party is a celebration of another year together. Another year full of giggles, happiness, love, tears, boo-boos, accomplishments, fun and health. I have had a number of friends go through much heartache this year when it comes to their children and I am exponentially reminded of my blessings. And I have yet again another thing to add to my list of prayers of thanksgiving.

Birthdays may be a little over-the-top at the Bricker household but it is such a special day to celebrate! If nothing else, it's a celebration that we've survived another year and are here to tell about it!








Happy Birthday, my little Ella Bella!! You may be one year older, but you'll always be my baby. ;-)