Her birthday post is three separate posts because I couldn't get all the pictures in one post. Plus they some how are out of order, but just go with it.
So, I usually don't write personal things, but her birthday brought out a lot of emotion for me. I was filled with an overwhelming gratitude for being her mother. Alyson has such a sweet spirit and I am so thankful that she chose to be part of our family. She is smart, sweet and just adorable. I thought a lot about her birth during the days leading up to her birthday and I am so grateful that Heavenly Father blessed me to be a mother and then allowed me to be healed afterward so that I could be here for her. She is so fun and has learned so much this year and I am again in debit to our Heavenly Father for allowing a way for me to be home with her. Hopefully it will be something that I can continue to do.
She had a blast at her party. She might not have known what a birthday was, but she was all smiles and giggles. Her cousins Gracie, Madison and Jett were there. The rest lived too far away to come. She opened presents with the satisfaction that she was aloud to destroy the wrapping paper and devoured her cake like she had never had chocolate before... which she hadn't :) She loved her toys and clothes and I am thankful to all that came, sent presents and helped with the party... and to all those that helped me a year ago when she first arrived.
Here's hoping we all still like her when she turns two....
