Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Happy 1st Birthday to our princess!





One year ago today, our sweet girl, Ava Grace, was born.













Which began our 66 day stay in the NICU.
















Tears, headaches, and six surgeries later...
















We finally got to start our lives outside of the NICU.
















This sweet girl has been such a blessing.


















Always has a smile on her beautiful face.


















Always knows how to make us laugh.
















LOVES her daddy and always wants to play with him.












But thinks Mommy is the best one to snuggle with.













Thank you Lord for this precious, perfect girl! Happy Birthday, Sugar Bear!

I love you to the moon and back.



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LyndaKay said... [Reply to comment]

What a happy day for you all! Happy Birthday to your daughter. She's adorable.

Unknown said... [Reply to comment]

Happy 1st birthday to your sweetie!! (and congrats to you, three kids and you rock!!!)

Jenny C said... [Reply to comment]

What an amazing story she has lived. Happy Happy Birthday!!

Julie said... [Reply to comment]

Hope she has a great birthday! I can't wait to come play with you on Friday and then come back on Saturday for the shindig. Hope ya'll have a wonderful day! <3 Julie

Janice said... [Reply to comment]

She's so adorable! How great to be where you are now and able to look back on everything you've been through and know Ava is so great!

Lesley said... [Reply to comment]

Big freezing cold birthday hugs from Canada, Ava!

Kristen @ Who's Watching the Baby? said... [Reply to comment]

Yay for Ava! Happy, happy birthday sweet girl!

-Lidy said... [Reply to comment]

Happy Birthday to Ava! I just read her story...WOW! Thank God for modern medicine.
My son had surgery at 6 months old for a inguinal hernia. It was hard to see him in too big hospital pajamas and that big cage looking crib. I can't imagine what it felt like to have your newborn having all those surgeries.

Is there still a need for onesie donations?

Hope you have a great day celebrating Ava!! :)

Rhiannon said... [Reply to comment]

such a blessing!!! happy bday and many more!

Kara said... [Reply to comment]

Happy Birthday, Ava! I hope all your surgeries are behind you!

Nicole said... [Reply to comment]

happy birthday Ava! such a beautiful girl!! may all your years ahead be filled with joy!

Rachel said... [Reply to comment]

awww, happy birthday Ava!!!

You, Enhanced said... [Reply to comment]

Happy Birthday Ava! Such a blessing she is. :)

SkinnyMeg said... [Reply to comment]

Happy Birthday AVA! Such a sweet and beautiful baby girl :) I'm sure her party will be awesome, can't wait to see pics!