Sunday, May 3, 2009

Happy 1st Birthday Charles and Jace!!!

One year ago today, we were all gathered together for a momentous occasion- the birth of two beautiful, healthy boys. Two couples had come together, not knowing who the the other was, but knowing that they shared a unique interest. They agreed to work together to create a miracle (or in this case two). Out of this relationship, two lives were created and a family was born.
On May 3rd those miracles made their way into this world. It was a moment that words fail to describe. There are not enough adjectives in ANY language to describe what a wonderful event this had been. We may have met as strangers, but parted as friends. I am so blessed and proud to have been part of this journey. It is amazing to see how much the boys have grown in just one short year. It warms my heart beyond measure to see the joy they share as a family. I look forward to seeing where your lives take you. Happy birthday Charles and Jace!!!


Here we all are just before delivery. You can see I've swelled up like a balloon ready to burst!


Jeff and Jenn get to hold their boys at last!


Charles


Jace


The whole family together celebrating Charles' and Jace's first birthday!  I think it should be a crime to look that good!

(Dad)         (Jace)       (Charles)       (Mom)

The boys getting their party hats on!

I think this is my favorite picture.  It's cute to see the two of them interacting as if they are the only ones there.  Too cute!!!



They seemed a little apprehensive at first to dig in...but it didn't take long...

YUM!!!



...psst!  Boys...you have a little something on your face! ;-)

And here's me one year later in my party dress (no longer ready to pop like an over-filled water ballon)!  Now I'm ready to stuff myself properly...like with some cake!!!

3 comments:

Becky said...

WOW! I can't believe it's been a year already. What cute little guys! Amber, you look awesome!

Jenna said...

Ditto to what Beck said!

You look amazing and you are an extraordinary woman to do such a wonderful thing! Thank you for sharing and letting me have a good cry in the morning.

The Nelsons said...

You look great, and you are amazing! That has got to be the most selfless act ever. Thank you for sharing the pics...awesome! Are you looking at doing this again?