Doing the Reitz Thing: Alivia's 1st birthday

Friday, February 29, 2008

Alivia's 1st birthday

It seems so cliche to say that time goes by to quickly. But it is so true. Alivia's birthday crept up on me. I can not believe that it has been a year since she began blessing our lives. I think I almost had a breakdown when I realized that it had been an entire year. She has grown so much. It is hard for me now to remember the tiny 4lb little peanut that we first brought home. She gets more beautiful everyday. I know that I am definitely biased, but I think she is the most beautiful baby I have ever seen. Judge for yourselves... you can see the pictures.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...: What a beautiful family. It becomes easier everyday to imagine the love that our heavenly father must have for each one of us as children. I too have been blessed with a marvelous companion whom celebrates with me our cherished family. We are very honored to be your parents and are so very proud of the mother that you are. We love our children immensly. We are grateful for our eternal family circle that is completed with parents, siblings, children, and now grandchildren. We look forward to the eternities and in spending all of our time with you!; March 2, 2008 at 1:25 PM
The Lamberts said...: Shantel,
She is adorable! Can't believe a year can fly so quickly. I added you to my blog. HOpe to see you soon.
Jen; April 29, 2008 at 11:30 PM
The Mulford Family said...: Hey girl I found ya!! Your kids are adorable!! That was AWESOME on Saturday You guys ROCK!!; August 25, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Mich said...: Hey Shantel! I found your blog through Val's. I can't believe how amazingly cute Alivia is...and big. I want her. The girls said you came into Contempo the other day. Next time you should make it a Wednesday so I can see ya. I miss you- no one quite has the sense of humor you have. Just the other day I was reading your silver dollar nipple comment that I still have saved. Ha! Good times. Keep in touch!; September 25, 2008 at 9:44 AM
AOKI CIRCUS said...: Shantel,
I'm so glad that you have your blog address on Facebook. I have a blog too - so great to keep up with everyone this way.
Your children are beautiful and look so happy!! I'm sure that you are an amazing mom with so much energy and love to give!!
Keep in touch,
Ashley Canick Aoki
www.weraok.blogspot.com; September 30, 2008 at 7:16 PM
Tebbs Times said...: Hey Shantel!! Glad we can keep in touch this way! Love your blog! Cute pics of your kiddies. Dylan's face painting was crazy cool!! Love ya!; October 3, 2008 at 7:48 AM

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