I was holding her first... calming her with my voice. We instantly bonded and my heart finally knew how it was going to love two little blessings.
That night we knew she was going to have to be a fighter. Low oxygen levels and too much fluid in the lungs, into the NICU she went for eight, long days. She had no name until she was two days old.
Brynlee Joy Walker fought off early signs of pneumonia and finally came home to meet all her family! That day is one of the best days of my life. Seeing Brenna talk to her, touch her, interact with her for the FIRST time was magical. I will treasure that video my whole life. I felt so complete in that moment.
AND NOW.... She's *O*N*E* and SO MUCH FUN! But where did all that time go?? I can't accept that it came so quickly. Here are some of her photos, done by: PS.... Photos by Sally
We had a fun time celebrating her birthday at Grandma and Grandpa Greenbergs! We had a family brunch there to celebrate the big day. A friend of mine helped me with the theme of pink and yellow & balloons!
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| Cake bites for everyone else! |
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| Everyone wrote a special birthday message on the picture matte for Brynlee |
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| This was fun idea I found off Etsy! |
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| She was excited to try and walk all day because she just figured it out yesterday! |
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| G. & G. Bday loves |
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| Big Sister was a big help opening presents! |
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| Granny Mary made her her own "coat of many colors"! |
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| It's time for cake now- YAY! |
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| She jumped right in! |
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| Biggest smile of the day! |
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| Literally trying to do summersaults afterwards! What a silly baby! |
We had a blast celebrating little Brynner's first birthday even though she won't remember it, I always will! We have enjoyed her so much this last year and thank God for her every night. She is just what we needed and it's our joy raising her!
Some extra one-year-old info!
She is walking, talking and expressing frustration very well!
Words she can say: momma, dada, papa, grandma (gamma), gaw gaw, hi, bye, kitty cat, qua-qua, ball, cracker, Brenna (Nenna!), boo, (Brenna is certain she can say igloo & hippo!) ;)
Things she enjoys: trying to sneak up the stairs, go into Brenna's room and grab anything in sight, empty a drawer as fast as she can, being chased, holding tissues and blowing her nose, peek-a-boo, bubbles, getting into trash cans and eating cat food- OY!
Here are a few favorites from the last few months:
Mommy and Daddy love you to pieces. Every day we marvel at your sweetness and can't get enough!!!
