Parenthood is one crazy, jumbled-full-of-emotions experience that is impossible to fully explain in words. Looking back at how our life used to be just amazes me because it’s all kind clicked in to place perfectly and I never imagined how content we’d be and how perfect everything would work out.

I mean two years ago (June 2008) our precious Everly was only a faint glimmer in the eye. We were preparing to leave our home state behind in search of more opportunities and a chance of settling down. We tried to have kids but hadn’t been successful, and weren’t given much hope for future success.

With N’s career opportunities opening up (aka his contract ending) we took a leap and planned to see what life had in store for us. We had no idea we were about complete our cross country move and end up with a surprise pregnancy just over one month after settling in Indiana.

One year ago (June 2009) we were just trying to get our barrings as parents and it was an emotional time with newborn E and these first time parents. Sleepless nights, childbirth recovery and trying to figure out the needs and wants of our newest family member wore on us. At the time it seemed like we would never get the hang of things and that we were in for some rough roads ahead.

Now we have this perfect little angel that I am so in tune (and in love) with. She sleeps through most nights, is getting good at telling us what she needs, she’s motoring around the house doing her thing and the three of us fit together like a puzzle. I never dreamed we’d be a couple of competent, confidant and happy parents with such an adorable little blessing.

Okay, enough with the mushy musings of a whipped parent. Ha, ha!

Here are the photos of Everly’s 1st birthday cake I promised: