Happy Birthday Mallory!

Sometimes when people say that the time has flown by, I have a hard time believing them.  I mean, how many times do we say that our day is dragging by...whether it is at work or at home?  I can truly say that this year seems to have disappeared overnight, however. From the moment that I found out I was expecting a third bundle, things became a blur.  My pregnancy with Mallory and her entire first year have been a whirlwind. The time REALLY seemed to fly by. Cliche...but true.

I type this exactly one year to the day and time that I anxiously anticipated the arrival of our little bundle.  I recall sending Faith and Cameron to bed being somewhat concerned about how my little ones would accept another little one! Oh, there were SO many uncertainties. How in the world would we handle THREE under 15 months? Could we manage physically, emotionally, and even financially?  BUT...when there is a will....there IS a way!  Although there were uncertainties, I NEVER once thought that we could NOT do it...and I thank God for giving me that sense of strength and comfort.

Whether we were ready or not, baby Patrick was coming! I remember frantically putting together her crib only days before her delivery as we discussed names! Mallory Jo Patrick came into our lives the morning of April 4, 2011.  She was positively perfect...everything an angel could be. It seemed unreal that only two short years before, we were unsure if parenthood was in our future. It was all in God's timing. We have been truly blessed with three of God's miracles.

Where do I begin with my Mallory? Well, she has taught me so many things. She has taught me that my heart could hold a boundless amount of love. Who knew that a heart could love three beings so much...but so differently and in the same amounts!!!???   She has amazed me with her sweet demeanor. I never knew a baby so content...she has proven to me that having three may not be so hard after all! She has displayed qualities that I wish that I could see more in myself...patience, a free spirit, and an ability to never meet a stranger.  From her beautiful blue eyes to sweet, innocent smile she is a perfect little angel. An angel that I didn't know that I needed...an angel that I never dreamed that I would have.  Thank you, God, for sending her.

Now, let's move on to the celebrating!!!

Since Easter weekend followed Mallory's actual birth date, we decided to throw her party the weekend before. The theme selected was, "Some Bunny is Turning One." I thought it was SUPER cute! :)  We had a good time. Here are some pics...

Here is my little bunny :) She finally got a chair like her big brother and big sis!

Enjoying a book from MeMe and Poppy

Yay! A toy!

NOT having the bunny ears...OH WELL.

I did not get many pics of the refreshments...which I am disappointed in (but birthday parties make me nervous and I let things slip my mind). Anyway, we had bunny cookies, bunny sandwiches, spinach dip, deli spirals, chocolate covered strawberries, cheese straws, and cupcakes. Mallory's smash cake was a bunny....you can somewhat see it here.

Dig in!

Happy 1st Birthday Mallory! We love you more than you will ever know!!!