Happy 1st Birthday, Chy!

Just a year ago, to the minute, I got a call from F’s attorney letting us know that we needed to get to the hospital! I called Gord, and even though he didn’t believe me, he got in the car anyways and came to get me! We were on our way to parenthood. We were excited, numb, guarded, anxious etc… The normal feelings : ) That day we experienced the most beautiful birth… Chylar taking her first breath. Her strong little body ready to get out and start living! We had no idea how much our lives would change and here is a sample…

We can no longer…

Play computer games for long periods of time
Go to movies
Take naps
Sleep in
Fine dine
Take long showers
Get laundry done (it is never done)
Stay up late
Take off for a marathon shopping sprees
Stay organized
Do Laughlin weekends
Do much of anything without planning it out

With that said, we also can’t

Take our eyes off of her
Wait for her to wake up
Wait for her next stage
Stop taking pics and video.
And most of all… We can’t imagine our lives without her

Chylar - You have changed our lives for the better and we love you sooo much… Happy Birthday, Baby Girl!!!

Mommy and Daddy!