Gramps

I found this email today in my inbox. Gramps wrote this the day I went into the Hospital to have you:

"My Dearest Hadley: I am so excited you are finally almost here. Your mommy has had a long 9 months but has been so positive and loving that you must have felt it as you were growing inside her.Your mommy and daddy have been very busy getting ready for you and have had fun preparing for a life with you. You are very lucky to have such a big family who will love you and cherish your every move!! You may even get a little spoiled at times, but your mommy and daddy will see it doesn't get too bad.I can't wait to see your pretty face and your cute smile--Love you--- Your Proud Gramps"

I thought you might like to read that. :-)

Iloveyoumadly.

mama

Happy 1st Birthday!

My sweet Hadley P -

today is your 1st birthday. I am waiting for you to wake up so I can sing you your first "Happy Birthday" song. Nanna and Poppa are flying in today so they can spend this special weekend with you, and we have a fun party planned for Saturday with lots of fun people - including your godfather, David - who is coming in from Chicago! What a special girl you must be to have this many people want to be with you on your big day.

I am amazed at how fast this year has gone. I remember the day you were born so clearly. You came into the world so calm, so quiet - and you have stayed my precious, sweet, calm little girl. I am so excited to see what this next year brings us. Everyday you amaze me with what you learn and how you grow. I am so proud to be your mama.

Happy birthday, precious girl.

iloveyoumadly.

mama