Letters to Abigail: Happy ONE Year!!

Note: This letter was written and these pictures were taken on June 21, 2012. 

Dear Abigail,

One year ago today, you changed my life forever - you made me a mother.

After a short but rough labor, you were born at 11:13 a.m. You weighed 8 pounds and 6 ounces and were 21 inches long. You had an instant calm about you and were very alert to meet us. 

As the nurse handed you to me, I realized you were perfect and was completely amazed that your daddy and I made you - you were ours. 

I loved you instantly but I never knew how much that love would grow with each passing day. It's such an amazing love - a mother's love.  

You're an amazing little girl. You are very sweet but also strong and independent. You are curious and smart. You are funny.

You love people - you love to watch them and make them smile at you.You get very excited to meet new people and you love to see friends and family.

You adore your daddy. You think he is the funniest person on earth and you guys share a special bond. Of course, he adores you too and you have him wrapped around your little finger.

You've taught us more in the past year than we can teach you in a lifetime; and you've shown us true happiness and love.

We are so grateful to have you in our lives. We promise to strive every day to be the best parents, and although we may make mistakes, we will always love you. 

Thank you for the best year of our lives. We look forward to watching you grow and develop into a beautiful little girl.

With more love than words can express, 

Mommy & Daddy