I’ve been thinking for weeks now how to start this post and Molly’s big day is finally here and I’m still not sure. Our little Molly turns a year old today….and I couldn’t be more proud of her. It’s been an emotional year – we’ve learned a lot, cried a little and most importantly loved and laughed throughout our journey.

June 23, 2010 - Day One!
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- June 2011
I can remember every, single moment of the day Molly was born, maybe it’s because I was only in labor a little over an hour (I’ll share that exciting story another time) or maybe it’s just because I was ecstatic that I had give birth to a sweet, little girl. Whatever it was, I know that I am proud to be her mom…and even more proud that she is my daughter!
I love my Molly and I have no regrets. Her strength and determination amaze me every day. I choose not to worry about her future, but to cherish each day that I wake up and see her precious, smiling face peering over the side of that crib…begging to get out!
This site was where I decided to share Molly’s birth story and the news of her diagnosis…your words of encouragement and support have meant so much to me. I can’t wait until Molly gets older and learns she’s got her own group of online cheerleaders rooting for her!
I thank you for reading and following along on our journey….the fun has only begun here! Check back in this afternoon for more, cute pictures and a look back at my favorite Molly stories!
And now…I’m running off to smooch on the birthday girl! Let the birthday celebration begin!
Comments
Gina
Happy Birthday Molly!!
Carrie with Children
Thanks for the birthday wishes, Gina!
Viviam
Happi Birthday Molly! She is such a cute precious lil girl =) I know there’s more great times to come for u guys.
Carrie with Children
Thanks, Vivian! She’s so fun, hard to believe she’s already a year old!
Becca @ Mama B
Happy Birthday Sweet Molly!! She is gorgeous!!!
Carrie with Children
Thank you Becca! <3
jennifer Symmes
Happy Birthday sweet beautiful Molly. Enjoy your day with her Carrie!
Carrie with Children
Thank you! We had a fun day and wrapped celebrated with cupcakes after dinner. We are going to have family over on Sunday for her party – should be fun!
LeeAnn
Happy Birthday to your beautiful Molly! She has the best gift a kid could ever ask for…YOU for her mom! I hope you both have a wonderful day!
Carrie with Children
Thank you, LeeAnn! You are too sweet! We had a fun day and are going to have a little family party on Sunday for her! It’s a four-day celebration! 🙂
A Mommy in the City
Happy Birthday Molly!! Love that picture with her little teeth poking through! I hope you two have a wonderful day celebrating!!!
Carrie with Children
Thanks, Lauren! We had a fun day and ended the night with Nana and cupcakes! We are having a family party on Sunday…so more cute pics soon!
RoryBore
Happy 1st Birthday Molly! I’d be anxious to get out of that crib and start celebrating too!
Carrie with Children
Thank you! She’s anxious every morning to get out of the crib so she can go crawling and exploring! lol
Lauren @ Tennessee Honey
Bless her:) She is ADORABLE!! Happy Birthday Molly!
Carrie with Children
Thank you, Lauren! I appreciate it!
Tara P.
Happy birthday Molly 🙂
Carrie with Children
Thanks, Tara! <3
Miranda
Happy birthday sweet Molly!
Carrie with Children
Thank you Miranda! I cant believe she’s already a year old!
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy
Aw she’s so cute! I love that picture of her in the crib! Happy Birthday!!
Carrie with Children
Thanks, Amy! She is such a happy girl when she wakes up in the mornings. I’m not a morning person, but when I see her cut,e little face I’m instantly happy too!
Holly
Happy birthday to your sweet girl!
Carrie with Children
Thank you, Holly!
Melissa
Happy Birthday Sweet Molly! Love that gorgeous smile!
Carrie with Children
Thank you! She’s such a happy girl…all the time! I can’t believe she’s already a year old!
Bernadette - Mom to 2 Posh Divas
Happy belated birthday to Molly! I know you made sure she had a wonderful birthday and that she was smiling that sweet smile of hers all day long!
Carrie with Children
Thanks, Bernadette! I think she had a great birthday!
Erica
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I would also like to say that she is a ray of sunshine! I love looking at her!! I would also like to eat her with kisses!! I love babies and your little is a babydoll! Enjoy her Mama!
Carrie with Children
Thank you Erica! She’s a precious little girl – I can’t believe she’s already a year old!