Well Friends, it has been a whole year since our girls were born. A year of incredible happiness and horrible sorrow. A year that has seen it share of smiles and more than its share of tears. Kelsey is not here to celebrate this wonderful milestone in her life, but we feel she is here none-the-less. We wished her a happy birthday and gave her a kiss. I still talk to her daily and tell her how much I love and miss her. I ask her to help us watch over Riley and keep her safe. And I think she does.
Riley has grown so much this year and has really developed a wonderful personality. She just loves to smile and laugh and really isn’t much of a cranky baby at, save for when she is fighting sleep.
For her first birthday we took her to a picnic in the park and then returned home for a private little party with cake. You can see the havok below. It was wonderful and only wish we still had the “double trouble” factor at work here. Happy Birthday to you Riley! We Love you. And Kelsey, my Angel, Happy Birthday to You! We Love You and Miss You so much!



















May 31, 2009 at 2:22 pm
What a year indeed. Thank you for sharing this. I know this day is both joyful and sad, but I’m so glad to share in celebrating Riley’s first birthday. She is absolutely adorable!
Sending lots of love to the whole family!
May 31, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Happy Birthday, sweet girl!
May 31, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Mom just told me what that little boy did to Riley! Should I put a mob hit out on him now or wait a few years?
May 31, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Happy Birthday Riley! You little awesome gorgeous one. Nice cake!
May 31, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Happy Birthday Riley! Time flies by…when do they get out of the cranky stage? lol
Mike and Mike
June 2, 2009 at 5:10 am
Awwwww I just realized she had the “Baby Cheerleader” outfit on! I am sooo glad it fits and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the hat! I was too busy diggin the hat to realize the outfit.
June 2, 2009 at 8:27 am
Thanks for sharing your family life with us all. Happy Birthday Riley, you are such a cute little girl.
June 2, 2009 at 8:41 am
Happy Birthday Riley! I love her little cake. Big hugs and kisses from your Aunt Jessie and Uncle Ben!
June 2, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Wow! Doesn’t time fly by! Darling little girl…cute cake too!
Happy Birthday!
June 3, 2009 at 2:25 am
Happy Birthday & God Bless!
June 4, 2009 at 7:53 am
I can’t believe Riley is already one! Amazing….She is so beautiful!