I really can't believe how fast this year has gone by. I don't think I really ever believed that she would come and when she did it was all worth the wait, the tears, the worry, the saddness. Thank you God for answering my prayer in your own time. 
All the happy birthday celebraters. 
Cautiously picking at her cake.
After picture of Karen's cake.
Presents and Cousins
Aren't we so spoiled to have such a great family.
She really loved all her gifts. She even stopped to clap at her gifts.
Her new ride-on toy. Thanks Grandma Matkin.
She loves her new stroller. It is so fun to watch her walk around. 
Birthday Dinner
She really loved all her gifts. She even stopped to clap at her gifts.
Her new ride-on toy. Thanks Grandma Matkin.
She loves her new stroller. It is so fun to watch her walk around.
Birthday Dinner
Thanks to wonderful family who came out to help us celebrate.
Before-Karen's cake
My first attempt at decorating a cake. Thanks to Grandma Matkin for all the help on both cakes.
Before-Karen's cake
My first attempt at decorating a cake. Thanks to Grandma Matkin for all the help on both cakes.