It's Hitting Me..

As we are approaching Karli's 1st Birthday I can't help but reflect on the past. This time last year we were anticipating the arrival anyday. We wonderered if she would have lots of hair, her daddy's heighth, how much she would weigh and of course who she looked like!

Has it really been almost a year? I know everyone would say time flies, but I really didn't realize how fast a year goes until I had Karli. It truley did fly by.

I sent 2 thank you cards to my favorite docs, Dr. Billharz who did my cerclage and Dr. Reardon who delivered Karli. I also sent pics, I figured they would like an update and to see how much she has grown! While I was at work, Dr reardon was on call and came to me and said the card made her tear up. Then Dr. Billharz called me and said that I made his day and the card came at the perfect time that he likes being reminded why he does the job he does. Anyways, I love working with these Dr's and the fact that they helped me get my little miracle baby to term, I cant thank them enough. They will always be special to me.

This time next week..we will have company for KK's Big Birthday Party!! Woohooo! I can't wait...I am looking forward to seeing everyone.

Another update, Karli took 6 steps last night! I missed it, I was out of the room, but apparently she did it twice! She may be walking before she is 1!

Happy 4th!

Here are a few pics from the 4th before the party started!


Mommy and Karli!
Goofing off!

My Birthday Weekend!

I didnt think we were going to be in Kearney this year for the 4th, because we have been the last 4 years and I wanted to do something different! Well, it turns out I had to work. Brian and Sandy were going to come visit, but they backed out. Anyways, thanks to my awesome friend Merissa, she took me and we got pedicures! She is the best! That made my day.

Also what made my weekend so far was getting cards in the mail from my Pap and Granny and a Target giftcard (woohoo!) Card and money from Mom and Dave (I went shopping already!) Card from Dad and money, and a sweet card from my Grandma Betty.

There is something special about a Grandma. I got teary eyed when I read her card. She said I am "our little miracle" and that things could have turned out way worse than it did and I am ok and thats all that matters. Every day I am reminded of how precious life really is. I am a 24 week miracle baby. Karli was almost in the same situation as I was..but thanks to the Dr's, the cerclage and bedrest, she made it and is perfectly chunky and healthy!

Back to my birthday weekend....everyone always makes it so special. I know everyone lives away and they always take care of me and let me know they are thinking of me. We are hanging out in the neighborhood and then BBQing tomorrow. I hope it doesnt rain. If it does...maybe I can find a sitter and Greg and I can go see ECLIPSE!

Its crazy how when you have a child, now your own Birthday isnt as exciting as it use to be. I am really looking forward to Karli's 1st Birthday in a few weeks and everyone is coming! YAY!!