Well I guess time really does fly doesn't it? Here we are celebrating Sequoia's first birthday already and it seems like just yesterday that Colleen and I were beginning to wonder if she was ever going to join us on the outside.
This past year has been interesting to say the least. In addition to watching Sequoia grow up and mature in so many unexpected (to me anyway) ways has been humbling and awe inspiring. I am not certain what I expected, but I am certain that I was unaware how quickly her personality would show up and how immediately she would be this little person with her own style and her own will and her own charm and her own likes and dislikes. I think it is fair to say that I really had no clue about what I was getting into...
Colleen and I could not be more proud of her. She has an incredibly happy and sweet soul. I spend the majority of my time these days just trying to absorb it all. I am admittedly relieved that she and I have such a close bond ... I know that is only natural, but I was honestly concerned about that this time last year. I love watching how she and Colleen interact - like two peas in a pod in so many ways.
One thing that we have been sincerely grateful for is the tremendous extended family that has played such an active and positive role in Sequoia's life so far during these first twelve months. I am constantly reminded of that phrase - it takes a village to raise a child. I think in many ways that is very true. I have been amazed by the number of family members and friends who have followed her story here in the blog and who have, without fail offered us their support. I am truly humbled by this outpouring of love for my little girl.
I think it speaks for itself that we have around 20 people coming from out of state for her birthday celebration this weekend. That is in addition to her local friends that will also be attending. I could not be happier about this village that is raising our little girl.
We are excited to see what the next twelve months will bring. She will be walking VERY soon and I am certain talking is not far behind. After that will come dating then college ... or college then dating if I get my way. Anyway, it is all a great adventure and I hope that we are always able to fully appreciate how lucky we are to have her in our lives.
So happy birthday Sequoia. We love you more than you will ever know.
Well I guess time really does fly doesn't it? Here we are celebrating Sequoia's first birthday already and it seems like just yesterday that Colleen and I were beginning to wonder if she was ever going to join us on the outside.
This past year has been interesting to say the least. In addition to watching Sequoia grow up and mature in so many unexpected (to me anyway) ways has been humbling and awe inspiring. I am not certain what I expected, but I am certain that I was unaware how quickly her personality would show up and how immediately she would be this little person with her own style and her own will and her own charm and her own likes and dislikes. I think it is fair to say that I really had no clue about what I was getting into...
Colleen and I could not be more proud of her. She has an incredibly happy and sweet soul. I spend the majority of my time these days just trying to absorb it all. I am admittedly relieved that she and I have such a close bond ... I know that is only natural, but I was honestly concerned about that this time last year. I love watching how she and Colleen interact - like two peas in a pod in so many ways.
One thing that we have been sincerely grateful for is the tremendous extended family that has played such an active and positive role in Sequoia's life so far during these first twelve months. I am constantly reminded of that phrase - it takes a village to raise a child. I think in many ways that is very true. I have been amazed by the number of family members and friends who have followed her story here in the blog and who have, without fail offered us their support. I am truly humbled by this outpouring of love for my little girl.
I think it speaks for itself that we have around 20 people coming from out of state for her birthday celebration this weekend. That is in addition to her local friends that will also be attending. I could not be happier about this village that is raising our little girl.
We are excited to see what the next twelve months will bring. She will be walking VERY soon and I am certain talking is not far behind. After that will come dating then college ... or college then dating if I get my way. Anyway, it is all a great adventure and I hope that we are always able to fully appreciate how lucky we are to have her in our lives.
So happy birthday Sequoia. We love you more than you will ever know.
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This post was so sweet Leo! It made me cry, I guess because we just went through the same thing. Can't wait to see you guys and the birthday girl on Saturday!
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