HAPPY BIRTHDAY VIOLET !!!

We've had so much birthday fun already.  Violet had a photo shoot where she went bananas over balloons and bubbles.  She had a party where her friends came together to sing happy birthday and help rip open presents.  And yesterday Violet went to the zoo for the first time with her parents and Uncle Tip (is this fair to say? she already has an Uncle Tom (or Thom)).  She saw giraffes (real-life Sophie), polar bears, a rhino, the endangered Amur Tigers and other cats like Ender, but WAAAAY bigger.  Violet even met Igor the Amur Tiger, who taught her about recycling and conservation.  Today we are making music and keeping the birthday fun going.

Mom and I both wrote birthday notes for Violet on her special day.  We wanted to share them.

One year ago today, I met you for the first time. I saw your squished up, swollen baby face and instantly fell in love. I have been helping you learn and discover, watching you grow; having a ball smiling, dancing, laughing, singing and snuggling with you since. Thank you for making this the best year of my life, Violet. You make everything in my world much brighter and much better than I ever could have dreamed. I am so proud of you. I believe in you and I love you with every piece of me. You are my smart, sweet wonderful girl. <3

Love, Mommy <3 

Little baby Violet, turning 1 today.  We've had so much fun this year.  It was such a short time ago that you were squishing in my arms.  This year I've watched you turn into a little person.  I can't believe how much you've grown.  You're such a big girl and so smart.  I am so proud of you.  Today, Mommy and I got you a piano.  We want you to make so much noise.  Never stop making music.

Love, Daddy

Check out Violet's First Birthday album, below and on the side.  It is full of awesomeness.

Violet's First Birthday!

And here's a short video roll of Violet's first year.  Watch her turn into a little person, set to cool music.