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When Devin took this picture I was just staring at my baby boy. I was in awe of his perfection. I remember saying over and over to Devin, "he's so beautiful, look at him, he's just so beautiful". In hindsight, I'd still say the same thing. I think Henrik was an exceptionally beautiful newborn.

So many emotions well up in me as I look back on the first year of parenthood. It's the most exhausting and beautiful thing I've ever done. I failed so much. I learned so much. 

Henrik Sebastian has brought me so much joy and purpose. I'm so grateful to God that I have the privilege of raising him with Devin. Today, on his first birthday, my prayer is that his life would bring glory to God.

We had his party yesterday. The day didn't go at all as planned (more on that later) but I'm slowly learning that God's best for me isn't what I plan. But a few shots from yesterday...

The cakes! I did a "healthy" smash cake for Henrik (basically whole wheat flour with applesauce, bananas and cinnamon but with frosting full of butter and sugar) and then a chocolate cake for the group. Henrik has always been really drawn to lions and loves to growl, hence the lion cake. Dev and I tag teamed the cake and I think it turned out pretty good for our first time ever decorating a cake!

Oh you guys, I die at this picture of my boys. I love them so much.

The birthday boy sitting on the floor, eating puffs and wearing a tie. :)

He enjoyed messing up the cake and thankfully didn't really want to eat a ton of it. 

He totally loved all the attention As you can see in the video below. It's pretty long and kind of boring in the middle. The first minute and the last minute and a half are the best parts, should you be interested. :)