one year ago

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One year ago today I knew it was the day.

One year ago today your dad and I went to the hospital.

And he put on this:

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And we were ready.

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One year ago today you entered this world, and forever took your place in our hearts.

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One year ago today you surprised us not with your full head of hair but by how red it was.

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One year ago today we got a glimpse of how loud your wails were going to turn out to be.

One year ago today Grammy and your sisters came to meet you.  Hannah might eventually ask when you were going back, but today she was entranced.

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One year ago today, you were born.

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Happy Birthday Eli! 

We love you!!

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Comments

Erin said…
HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE BOY!!! We have a sort of red head here!!!
April 11, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Julie said…
So sweet! Love the pics & the 1st birthday shirt is precious! Happy Birthday Eli!!
April 11, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Tracey@Aloha Monkeys said…
Wowie! That IS a head of RED hair. Beautiful. Hauoli La Hanau!
April 11, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Three Js said…
Ahh, so cute! Give him hugs and kisses from us!
April 11, 2009 at 1:05 PM
Sherrie said…
Happy Birthday to your sweet baby boy! What a cute little redhead! :)
April 11, 2009 at 1:17 PM
kel said…
Awwwwwwww... happy bday ,little man!!
April 11, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Anonymous said…
He's so cute!!!1

Happy Birthday to your baby!!
April 11, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Sara @ Domestically Challenged said…
How sweet is he!?! With those adorable eyes and cheeks! I love little boys at this age, enjoy!
April 11, 2009 at 9:28 PM
Megan said…
So sweet! Happy 1st Birthday, Eli!!
April 11, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Roxy said…
Hope Eli had a WONDERFUL b day! Crazy isn't it???? TIme flies!
Happy easter
April 12, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Anonymous said…
Happy Birthday, little Eli!
April 12, 2009 at 2:04 PM
Stacy said…
Happy Birthday, Eli! :)
April 12, 2009 at 3:49 PM
Anonymous said…
Somebody call baby gap. There's a new baby super model in town. Laurie
April 13, 2009 at 8:00 AM
Cathy said…
Happy, Happy birthday! He sure is a cute 1 year old!
April 14, 2009 at 2:06 PM
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