Today is your papa’s 71st birthday. It’s so fun being in the same town as them and getting to celebrate with them. Last year they were here also, and I remember my close friends were arriving for my baby shower. We went out to eat to celebrate papa’s 70th birthday, and then just two days later my friends held a wonderful shower in honor of your impending arrival. It was so special, and it’s amazing to think back to the excitement, support, joy and a little bit of anxiousness I felt a year ago.

Helping papa open presents