I know, Clara’s birthday isn’t until next Wednesday the 16th (trust me, I remember that day) but since that’s the day Phil and I will be landing in Helsinki FINLAND we won’t be here to celebrate with our big one year old. Don’t think about that too long because it will make you sad, but remind yourself that Clara has no idea what June 16th even means and she’ll be having way more fun with her Grandparents and cousins to even care that it’s her first birthday. She’ll just have to wait for birthday cake until Mama and Daddy get home.
Anyway, I took her 12 month portrait a little early since I don’t think she’ll change too much before the big day. She certainly has changed so much over the last few weeks. We don’t see her crawling anymore now that she’s a big walker and those 4 teeth up top have done away with her little baby look! She can say “hi” and “bye-bye” and copies everything Lily does. This next year is gonna be FUN! We love you Clara!
A note I wrote to Clara a year ago….
Daddy and Mama have been blessed again with another miracle. God has given us another beautiful little girl, our Clara Emeline. We couldn’t wait to see you! Mama won’t forget the first time she spoke to you. How much you were crying when you came out of my tummy then how quiet you got as you listened to my voice telling you hello. We could finally see you and how much like your Daddy you looked! I see your dimpled cheek and hear your little monkey sounds and wait eagerly for your first laughs. You have forever changed our little family. We’re so happy you’re here.
