Has it really been a year? ...

I ask the question, and then I look at this picture, and I can't believe my wee little baby has grown into full-blown toddler in such a short time. To think how big *I* was this day last year, and how big she is now. My gosh... it's a weird reality for a new mom, her baby's first birthday. But I don't want to get sappy about it - I'm excited we've survived, grateful for the many blessings of the last year, very thankful for her health and eagerness to explore her vast world. And on the brink of a new election, I can only hope that this "vast world" is a much better place for this little girl as she grows up...