Happy Birthday Maren!!

Today we went to the beach to celebrate Maren's 1st Birthday. It was windy and a little chilly, but we had a great time anyway. Playing in the sand and tide pools, crawling and walking on the beach, and a picnic lunch completed the day for little Maren.

The girls had fun playing together with their new sand toys.

Mommy kisses- I still can't believe my little baby has just turned one today. Although her first year of life is not at all what I expected for her, I am continually amazed at what a bright and shinning spirit she has. She is literally a ray of sunshine in our lives. Every day I am awed by her and struck with such a sense of gratitude for this little being in my life. I am so thankful I have been blessed not once but twice with the most amazing daughter. Both of the girls are amazing spirits and touch my heart constantly. Happy Birthday my sweet Maren, I love you!!!

Make it stop!!!! No more Maren's Birthday!! :)

Eating Birthday blueberry muffins for dessert, another of my favorites.