Johnson Household

Dearest Dagny,

For some reason this milestone seems like such a big one. You are 18 months old. Wow. I remember the day when I held you in my arms for the first time. The moment I laid my eyes on you my heart melted away. I turned to Daddy and told him that “I now believe in love at first sight!”

For your 18 months we decided to throw you a mini-birthday celebration. You see Mommy and Daddy weren’t able to be with you for your 1 st Birthday. Even though we celebrated it when you came home with your family, it still wasn’t on your day. I remember that day so clearly. It was in between trips and up until then I was doing OK, but on your birthday I emotionally lost it. My heart ached for you so much, I never knew pain like that. I hope to never feel that pain again.

So, we dressed you up in your party dress and I made a Chocolate Velvet Cake (cupcakes) all for you.

pretty girl

We got two candles and cut one in half and made an 1 1/2 candles. You look at the candles with interest and now you want to blow out everything in sight.

ummm… what do I do?

Once you got past the candles you loved digging into the cupcake.

yummy!

After the cupcakes we headed to the family room where you opened your gifts. Yes, we got you some new toys to keep that imagination growing. You were so excited to be opening up your gifts.

look at the face

Then you played and read with Daddy.

what’s that daddy?

We then took some photos.

Little D

You made us a family. You make life so much fun.

Today we took you to your 18 month check up.

Here are your stats.

* Weight – 25 lbs 10 oz – 65%
* Height – 32 in – 60%
* Head Circumference – 18 in 1/2 – 60%

You’re doing great.

D

We love you very much!

Love,

Mommy