Saturday, October 15, 2011

A Long Year

Tomorrow, Scarlett will be one year old.  She is 19 pounds, 2 ounces and 27 inches long.  She has 8 teeth.  Her hair is coming in very blond, except the dark streak over her large incision site (we're calling it "natural highlights").  She babbles with consonant sounds and yells when she wants us to pay attention to her.  She is beginning to roll over, toodles around the house in her walker and loves to be held up to stand and jump.  She puts every thing that gets near her hand into her mouth (except food), including her hearing aids, which she can expertly remove.  She loves anything that makes noise or lights up.  She laughs out loud daily.


Scarlett has had an amazing year that we will never forget.  I will always cherish the good that came from the trauma of this year.  We have a beautiful child who has fought for every single day she has lived.  Each day is easier, but she is far from the end of her fight.  I am so proud of her, and proud of us for surviving along with her.

14 comments:

Maria said...

Happy almost birthday, baby Scarlett! You've been so busy this year! Brandi and Chris, it has been so amazing following the story of your family. I am grateful you've allowed us into your life as you have.

PS I recognized Iz before he even started singing! Good choice of song :)

The Wills Family said...

Happy birthday, Scarlett! What an amazing little girl. Here's to many more!

Rachel said...

Happppy almost birthday!!! What an amazing little girl!

Theresa said...

Happy 1st Birthday, Scarlett!! You are an amazing, strong and beautiful girl! You have a momma and dada that love you so much, and I know you mean the world to them. Happy Birthday! Here's to many more birthdays, parties and celebrations!

And, to you momma and dada, thank you so much for sharing Scarlett with the world! Congratulations on making it through the first year, with a bumpy ride, hoping for some smooth roads ahead.

(long time lurker, first time poster)

Jennifer said...

Happy Birthday Scarlett! And happy birth day Brandi and Chris! The video brought tears to my eyes and was fantastic! It's something you will all cherish forever! I love the "the force is strong with this one" shirt! That couldn't describe Scarlett any better!

devon said...

Happy birthday! My family has been following your amazing journey for almost a year! Praying for you guys and hope her birthday is truly a celebration of her amazing life! God bless!

weberfamily said...

Happy Birthday Scarlett! Our family has followed your story from the day you went into surgery. We continue to pray for you and your family and we hope that God continues to bless you and help you grow like a weed! :)

JustJackie26 said...

This made me cry! Happy Birthday Scarlett!!

Sheila said...

Happy birthday sweet Scarlett. You are truly and inspiration to so many people. God bless you little one.

jeanette burkholder said...

I love this video thank you for sharing! Its been just an honor to follow your blog and Scarlett life.

debtfree4me said...

Happy Birthday Scarlett!!! What an amazing life.

Emily said...

Happy Birthday, Scarlett, and congratulations for making it to one year! You all are amazing! Here's to many more wonderful years ahead!

April said...

Happy Birthday, Sweet Scarlett! And thank Mommy and Daddy for the beautiful slideshow!

Brandi said...

What a beautiful video! Made me cry; I've been following baby scarlett for a long time from way back on babycenter and I just get emotional like she was one of my own family. Happy 1st bday sweetie!!!
(PS - I made one of these vids for my daughters 1st bday and I still tear up when I watch it)