Today, I’m at a loss for words and overcome with so many emotions. I can’t even believe how much our lives have changed for the better in this past year. One second we were just two people who chose to be together, and the next second, we were thrust into the greatest role we could ever have been given the honor to fill: parents.
At 5:59pm on January 14th, 2014, Harrison Edwin came into this world large and in charge at 8 pounds 13 ounces and 20.5 inches tall with a perfect 15cm head.
Happy Birthday, my sweet love. You are the greatest part of us, and we are constantly amazed by how incredibly deep we love you. Sometimes when I look at you, it feels like my heart will burst into a million pieces. Even when you’re rubbing eggs in my hair and playing with my belly rolls, you make me so happy. Your smiles and hugs and kisses and cuddles and nuzzles melt me.
I am so lucky you chose me. I am forever grateful to you, for making me a mama, and for opening my eyes to how beautiful life can be.
You brought us so much joy before you were even here. (c) Victoria Greener Photography |
About 12 hours before you decided it was time to meet! |
Seeing Zach hold you for the first time was something I will never forget. |
When they laid you on my chest and you latched on, a rush of relief and happiness came over me. |
Meeting Pop Pop for the first time, he loves you so much! |
Your grammy was instantly smitten. |
Those sweet, just born wrinkly toes. |
Look at how small you were! 2 days new and your first day home! I couldn’t believe they just let us leave the hospital with you. |
This picture says it all. (c) Laken Fulton Photography |
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to snuggle and spoil my sweet toddler (cue the tears) boy a l l d a y.
Alyssa Zapinski says
SO many sappy feels looking at this photos!!
Shannon says
Right?! It's still so hard to look at them without getting weepy!
Katie says
This is so cute! I can't believe how tiny babies are when they go home. I'd be so scared that something might happen/not trust myself. I actually have no experience whatsoever with babies!
Katie <3
Shannon says
Thank you Katie! He was big by baby standards but still so tiny in my eyes!
Jeanine M says
What a beautiful post. That first year (and every year after) just flies by! Happy 1st Birthday and Birthing day!
Shannon says
Thank you so much, Jeanine!
Andi says
Congrats on the one year, what a wonderful post that you can one day share with your son! I love the name Harrison.
Shannon says
Thank you so much, Andi! I love his name too 🙂
Yaitza Bueno says
Such an exciting time… Bringing your baby home from the hospital after months of anticipation is an indescribable feeling.. Congratulations on having such a beautiful healthy son! 2 became 3 ;o)
Shannon says
It's crazy how fast it all goes!
Jessica Andrews says
That's wonderful and the photos are beautiful. Happy birthday little one!
Shannon says
Thank you, Jessica!
Lee Benjamin says
Awe. This was exactly the kind of post I needed to read right now. I should be in labor any day now!
xoxo
Lee Anne
http://lifeinatx.com/
Shannon says
Lee Anne, I've been following along with your pregnancy. I had H at 39 weeks, I can't imagine going 40+! It's been almost a week since your last post, so I hope you got to meet your sweet little one!
Deidre Miller says
Beautiful post! Happy birthday to the little babe!
Shannon says
Thank you, Deidre!
Lauren says
This is so beautiful. I can't wait to have kids of my own 🙂
Shannon says
Thank you Lauren! It's pretty wonderful 🙂
R Eyre says
such cute photos. those little feet amazing x
Shannon says
His scrunchy little feet were my favorite 🙂
Laurie Barrie says
Aren't babies the best! Beautiful pictures, thanks for sharing.
Shannon says
The very best!
Karissa Ancell says
What a cutie it's amazing how fast they just change your life.
Shannon says
So incredibly fast!
Michelle Martinka says
This has me all teary eyed. I remember the feeling of "we just go home now?" …like don't I need help? YOu trust me?! lol.
Shannon says
Right?! Like, wait, I get to actually take him home with me?! Ahh!
Brendy Beauty says
Aw, what a beautiful little babe! So cute!
Shannon says
Thank you so much, Brendy!
Lindsay / The Planted Palate says
Yayy for Harrison!!! What a precious baby 🙂
Shannon says
Thank you so much, Lindsay!
Cat Elsby says
Beautiful photos! You can see the happiness beaming from you.
Lexagator says
very cute family!