I’m not going to use the phrase “we made it” because that implies we’re done. In reality it really has only just begun. However, having said that, we have reached a milestone. Anne Marie turned one on Friday, 22 March. It was a birthday we weren’t sure we would ever get to. So we went big. Big cake, big party, big decorations, big food.
The following pictures are a small recap of the year that was Anne Marie. For those unfamiliar with her story, you can go to the archive calendar on the right side of the blog and go back to Marc of 2012. Thats where it all started. Well actually it started with this post in December of 2011: Twins!?! Really!?! So start there and read forward to catch up if you like.
For now here is a pictorial review: Anne Marie Year One
Day 1. 22 March 2012 1lb 12oz 12 in long
Great grip for a baby 3 months pre-mature. Another golfer I think.
What do you mean “we’re Italian?”
“I got your 1 pound baby right here bro.” BOOM
Hey, where’s that breast milk I ordered! And turn up the heat, it’s freezing in here!
You just refuse to cut those nose hairs, don’t ya.
It’s been one of those days.
Ok dad, I’m bored. Can I go home now?
Big brother’s first contact.
Going Home! Can I get an Amen from the congregation!
Actual first contact. We told you she was real Frank.
Here’s looking at you kid.
Bath time. Who farted?
Don’t mess with the preemie!
A preemie stands prematurely.
Share? Share what? What is this, the collective?
Birthday time! To the NICU with cupcakes stat!
And to see Nurse Paula.
Then to see sister and say thanks for saving me. The bear is still there after a year.
The cake. Dad’s not the Boss, more like The Cake Janitor.
Eh, it makes him happy.
Finally go time on the smash cake!
Happy Birthday to me!
Wait I could have cake instead of puree’d squash all this time?
What a year. It flew by.
Next step – walking, and then a golf club.
Thanks to all who have helped get us to this point. A particular Franks Place shout out to Becky and Peter Kraslawsky, Marisa and John Stone, and Paul Hahn, without whom we literally would not have made it through those trying days before and immediately after that bittersweet day.
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