Haven's 1st Birthday

I really can't believe that Haven is 1 already!  It seems like just yesterday I was pregnant with her and then bringing her home.  She is the best little baby - easy, adjustable and loved by the whole family.  I will tell you though, the adjustment to 3 kids has been the hardest, BY FAR!  And, I'm literally working 1/2 as much as I was before I got pregnant with her - I have no idea how I would have survived if I hadn't gone part time at work.  It seems like when she was first born, it was REALLY hard for the first 6 months.  Then, overnight, it got easy and I felt like we were back into a groove.  I could go places with all 3 kids and not have major anxiety.  It was so nice!  Then, just a few months later, Haven decided to start walking at 11 months - we were back at square 1!  I couldn't do anything unless Haven was sleeping.  Someone always needed something and I was being pulled in 3 different directions (4 if I was actually trying to do laundry/cook/clean) and couldn't make anyone happy.  In the last few weeks, it feels like we are getting back into a groove and things are getting "normal" again, or we are just adjusting to our new "normal" - it's probably a combination of the 2, right?

Anyway, we had Haven's 1st Birthday party here at the house.  We are so grateful to those who joined Haven's special day - she had a great time and I loved being able to see her so stinking happy!


We had our 2 usual little helpers to open the gifts ..

Haven quickly got the idea of opening the gifts (and of course Carter had to join in the fun!)

My little fashionishta 

Happy 1st Birthday Haven!!

Of course, Haven tried to grab the plate.  To date, we have only given her food on a plate ONCE - she picked up the plate and threw all of the food on the floor.  No more plates for this baby!

Tiny pieces one at a time - this is going to take FOREVER!

The helpers are back!

Aww - she loved it!

Until next year!