Happy 1st Birthday Sterling

Covered in cake and icing,
your smile stretched ear to ear.
A single candle celebrates,
the joy of your first year.

We sing Happy Birthday,
you play midst wrap and bows.
We marvel at how you touched our lives,
just one year ago.

I remember the first time I held you,

kissed your head, whispered your name.
you've changed our lives forever,
Our hearts will never be the same.

As a child you'll love this day,
for all the sweets and presents too.
As parents we'll love your day,
for the gift we got was you.

Each year we'll add another candle,
so proud to see you grow.
But always with the memory,
of your first day long ago.

~~Unknown

I found this poem and found it to be so perfect for our baby girl.

Sterling...You came into our lives as a surprise and keeps surprising us every day since.  I can't imagine our lives without you and what a blessing you've been!  You have never been the quiet one, very vocal when you want something.  But you LOVE to sleep.  When you were a baby you'd fall asleep anywhere, not so much anymore though.  I thought it was the sweetest thing.  You'd fall asleep in daddy's and papa Jim's arms while sitting up.  The cutest thing ever!  You've grown so fast.  You outweigh your brother and were as tall as him 4 months ago.  Brother had a growth spurt I think because he's winning now.  Whenever we are out people always think you and your brother are twins because you are so big.  You took your first plane ride over the summer to attend your uncles wedding in MN.  It was beautiful and you were able to meet lots and lots of mommy's family.  After visiting mommy's family, we met daddy's parents in NC.  You give mommy the sweetest and wettest kisses ever.  I love them so much.  I ask you if you love me and you nod your head yes.  You're seriously the sweetest kid around!  I could eat you up!  You love your pacifier, soft cuddly blankets, and the little scout dog to listen to as you fall asleep.  You're a great eater.  No more baby foods for you!  You may have an allergy to something, possibly eggs, as your face turns red and swells about 5 minutes after you eat things with them in it.  You're not walking yet, but you cruise and scoot around on your butt really, really fast.  Soon though, very soon.  Your 1st year went so fast.

We love you so SO much, Sterling!  

~mama and dada

Have a great day!