Travis' First Birthday

I can't believe it will be a whole year since you've been in our lives. When I try to think back of a time before you it's almost unimaginable. This first year of being your mom has been such a whirlwind of emotions. I feel so excited and proud of all you have overcome in just this short little year of life.

You've taught me oh so much about life, faith, and even myself. I'm definitely much tougher than I give myself credit for. I remember thinking back and how we'd dream about what it'd be like to have another baby. Then I found out I was pregnant. Then you were born and we faced some of the hardest moments and greatest victories of our lives.

I was so scared when we heard the news about your birth defects. I felt robbed. Robbed of a blissful post-delivery experience. I remember crying in the recovery room because I could hear other babies and I was baby less. You had already been sent off to the CHKD nicu. It was so painful but little did I know that God was mending the whole situation. In this short little year you've had two successful surgeries. And are thriving and doing so well.

I do not know what the future holds but I'm so grateful for you. I love you so much. My prayer for you this year is that you continue to grow and develop to you fullest potential. I pray that God always be the center of your life and that you love Him with all your heart. I pray for your protection and I speak health and abundance over this little life of yours. Happy 1st Birthday Travis!

Maddox Turns 4

We had Maddox 4th birthday party last week. It was at our house and I really wanted to try making the decor myself. I love crafting and creating. I think thats why I enjoy cooking and building stuff because it's sort of an outlet for me. I also like serving people.

Anywho we didn't have a huge crowd of people but just the right amount. I had rolls and bagels along with deli meat for sandwiches. I also had some Digorno for the kids (not shown in the images). I didn't want to set up the more perishable stuff until people had actually started to arrive.

I did make the party hats as well using scrapbooking paper or cardstock (from michaels and ac moore). For party favors I packed some play doh in tissue paper. Everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves and we did too. I'm grateful for all those who came out to celebrate. Most of the serveware I got from Homegoods(which is my SPOT) on clearance.