Dear Babies... (2)

Dear Babies,

Happy Birthday!  At this time last year (7:23am), we were already at the hospital, all checked in and doing tests.  At that time, Max was being sneaky, moving around so we couldn't find his heartbeat for the very last non-stress test.  This year it was Caroline's turn, I guess, waking up at 5:15 to get a jump on the celebrations.  Silly girl - now you're going to be tired all day!

The last year with you guys has been a lot of fun.  Of course we have always known that you are beautiful and brilliant little children, but it has been amazing to watch you grow and change and become even more beautiful and show your brilliance in so many ways.  Now you smile and laugh and play.  You're all crawling all over the place...and pretty soon you'll be walking (scary!).  You figure out something new every day (even if it's usually how to take something apart so that Mommy and Daddy have to re-fold, re-organize, and hide things constantly) and we can't wait to see what you'll discover next!

I hope that you've enjoyed your first year with us as much as we have...and I hope we haven't embarrassed you too much with all the pictures and stories and extra hugs and kisses.

Happy Birthday! We love you.