The Fagan Family: Happy 1st Birthday, Annelise!

Isn't it amazing what one year and one little girl can do to your heart? Life changed forever for Bryan and I one year ago today. No one could have ever prepared us for the past 12 months and for the joy she has brought into our lives. I will never forget the surreal moment of holding her just seconds after she was born. Nor will I forget the look on Bryan's face when he held his little girl for the first time. Precious moments.

The birthday fairy showed up overnight in Annelise's room and delivered 16 pink balloons. She was SO excited to see them when she woke up this morning!

Here are a couple of pictures from birthday morning (with Miss Katie, of course).

So excited to be 1!

Daddy got me a pink car for my 1st birthday! Hmmm...what will I get for my 16th birthday?

Even though we celebrated Annelise's birthday at the beach with family, we wanted to do something special on the actual day anyway. (And honestly, I'll do anything as an excuse for cupcakes!) So we had Dreamcakes make us special cupcakes (they made our wedding cupcakes too!) and we invited friends to Corner Bakery for a birthday dinner.