happy birthday to our little girl! wow. it is so true when they tell you that the years will fly by. i can’t believe that 365 days ago, claire entered this world and changed ours forever. she has been through so much. unimaginable things. things that i don’t know if i could even handle. it is amazing to look at my tiny one year old and think she is stronger than i am. to honestly say that this little girl is my hero. that even though she cannot “do” very much in the traditional sense, i have learned so much from her. she is an excellent teacher. claire came into this world a miracle, a fighter and has already proved so many doctors’ expectations of her wrong. i have no doubt that she will continue to amaze us, inspire us and show us a love beyond understanding.

happy first birthday claire bear!

10 comments | leave a comment

1. 

   alex evjen
   July 20th, 2009 at 10:49 am #

   HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLAIRE!!!

2. 

   jina
   July 20th, 2009 at 1:06 pm #

   there are so many things i love about this little girl, but in honor of year 1 in the books, i will pick just 1 to share. claire, i love your determination!

   (don’t worry, next year i will pick 2!)

3. 

   Emily
   July 20th, 2009 at 1:19 pm #

   oh yay! Happy Birthday!

4. 

   yasmine
   July 20th, 2009 at 2:05 pm #

   Happy Birthday Claire!

5. 

   Amber
   July 20th, 2009 at 2:41 pm #

   Happy Birthday Claire!

   Bonus: It looks like she’s having a good hair day. Love that!

6. 

   Tia Ivana
   July 20th, 2009 at 3:45 pm #

   HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLAIRE!!!! We will be on our way to see you on Wednesday. Richie and Alyssa are excited to play at your birthday party. We will see you soon!

7. 

   liz o.
   July 20th, 2009 at 8:01 pm #

   Happy 1st Birthday Claire!

8. 

   Kavita
   July 20th, 2009 at 9:26 pm #

   Happy Birthday Claire Bear! Looking forward to celebrating with you this Friday! And sister….your hair is looking mighty fine.

9. 

   Ryan Evjen
   July 21st, 2009 at 9:27 am #

   Happy Birthday pretty girl!

10. 

    Heather Anderson
    July 29th, 2009 at 9:51 am #

    I would love to meet her sometime. You and Adrian have done an exceptional job as parents and all you have overcome. God is your rock and that truly shows! Love you guys!