Lucia at 1: Happy Birthday!

Dear Lucia,

On the morning of your first birthday, while looking at your beautiful face as you slept, I was overcome with love and gratitude as I reflected back to the miraculous journey we embarked upon together to welcome you into the world (a look back at Lucia's Journey).  It is with such vivid and emotional memories that I remember that momentous day, and at times it feels like yesterday I was holding you for the first time...soaking in every aspect of your being from your tiny toes, to your adorable little nose.  I am still in awe, perhaps even more so with the perspective afforded by time, of how the universe aligned perfectly on that beautiful morning one year ago to bring you, our graceful light, into our life...and for that I am profoundly grateful.

And now here you are at one...a radiant, silly, babbling, toddling, determined, cooing, cuddling,  screaming, adventurous, social, giggling, toothless wonder that brings endless joy to all of us.  

To celebrate your entrance into the world, we started early by making some delicious zucchini carrot muffins in the shape of what Harrison called "the girl Mickey" for our little girl.   

Following the culinary vibe, Harrison also insisted on making you special birthday popsicles.These lovelies were made with blended cantaloupe, rasberries, blueberries, peaches and Greek yogurt, creating a perfectly delightful pink treat which you so enjoyed.

Next up on our schedule was a brief photo shoot marking your first birthday...

And after nap time, we of course headed to your favorite place:  the beach!  Your birthday this year came during quite the heat wave, and even the beach presented a much warmer than usual setting.  The heat didn't stop you and Harrison from soaking in the sand,

playing in refreshing waves,

and just simply relaxing.

Your big day drew to a close with a tasty sushi dinner at Sushi in the Ranch where you charmed the waitstaff into singing you happy birthday, which they did happily despite the amazing rice covered floor you left in your wake.

To our amazing little one at one, happy birthday!