This time four years ago I was cradling a swaddled bundle of newborn, feeling as though I’d been hit by a semi truck after a days-long labour, trying to absorb the fact that we were parents, that the baby in our arms was our very own daughter, for life.
Now, here we are, with a little girl who’s grown into a lanky, wild, spirited, kooky, willful, sensitive soul.
Being Avelyn’s mom has been hard sometimes. For two years she put my heart through an emotional meat-grinder as she pushed the limits on every boundary we gave her, and there were many days when I wondered if we’d ever see progress. But this past year has been filled with beautiful growth and maturity and fun and joy and it’s made every difficult step worth it.
Yes, it’s been hard. But it seems that anything worth having, is.
Happy birthday, Avelyn Paige!
PS: My mom made the Barbie cake. :)
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Happy Birthday Avelyn!!
WOW that cake really turned out well. My sister tried really hard to make a barbie cake for her daughters last birthday. She spent HOURS working on it and was still unhappy with the end product. She kept watching this You Tube video on how to make it..and was so frustrated at the end. Even though her cake actually looked pretty decent she said she won’t try to make it again. This one looks fantastic!
Happy Birthday Avelyn!
Great Cake. Did you make it, Amanda?
Have a fun time. wish I was there.
Much love,
auntie
I cannot believe she is four! I still remember meeting her as an infant :-)
Yay for birthdays and awesome cake!
I can’t believe that sweet darling is 4. And I’m a true witness to the changes in her this past year. I enjoyed her SO much when I came this Spring.
Great cake, Mrs. O!
Happy Birthday Avelyn and Family! Mommies (and Daddies) deserve the cake too, she’s a beautiful little girl and we’re glad we got to see you all yesterday.
Happy birthday Avelyn! I started reading your blog when you were pregnant with her, and it has been fun to watch her and your family grow. My mom made cakes like that for my sister and I. Your mom did a great job!
That cake is awesome, Sherri! I just loved that p.s., Amanda. You are too funny.
Happy Birthday Avelyn!!! Can’t wait to celebrate with you next week!
Happy birthday! Awesome cake! I always wanted a Barbie cake as a kid!
Happy birthday, Avelyn! Sorry we couldn’t be there to celebrate, but she sure looks happy in that photo. :)
You’re a fabulous mom!!! Never, ever forget that! :)
Happy 4 year Anniversary of being a MOM!
that cake is SERIOUSLY awesome!!
I am just now seeing this. I hope that Avelyn had a very happy birthday!
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