HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANIEL

It is official, today, Wed. May 20th, Daniel turned ONE!!

What a milestone, and what a year it has been.

It is nearly impossible to believe that one full year has passed since Daniel was born. Oddly enough, it was a year that seemed to moved quickly and slowly at the same time. We can’t explain how that can be, but it accurately described the time between last May and this May.

Daniel is THRIVING. Everyday we are just amazed by him. He has battled all the odds, overcome many obstacles, and has been blessed with such a wonderful personality. He is so full of life and always content. He goes to bed happy, wakes up happy, and is happy and inquisitive all day long. He fills our day with complete love and wonder.

In the past 365 days, Daniel has taught Anthony & me so much. We have learned that strength has nothing to do with size, courage is born from facing your worst fears, and that hope is only as strong as the faith you have in it.

All in all we have been reminded that the only thing certain in life is uncertainty. However, we have learned that through life’s uncertainty and complications, are the blessings of family and friends to stand not only by you, but with you.

So, as we celebrate Daniel’s 1st birthday, we celebrate the love of our family and friends that have been on the rollercoaster ride .with us We will never be able to repay all of you for the support and unconditional love you have given us.

Now, as parents, we watch as Daniel’s story unfolds. If the beginning of his life is any reflection on the rest of his life, we know certainly know it will be filled with the unexpected!

Quick Stats on Daniel. Close to 23 pounds, 29.5 inches long, blue/gray eyes, a full head of hair, an adorable dimple, two bottom teeth, and two pairs of glasses that Mom and Dad struggle to keep on him each day. But his left eye is making progress, as well as his physical evelopment through the great work of his physical therapist, and the love of Mom & Dad.

This past Sunday, at Daniel’s Baptism, the Deacon said to all of us in the church, that “Life is Noisy.” And it certainly is noisy, complicated, hard at times, but ALWAYS Wonderful!! We are thankful that Daniel will be able to enjoy the noisy life that lies ahead of him.

With love always,
Christine, Anthony, and Daniel.

Stay tuned, Youtime.com will now move from being a blog to a family photo gallery site so you can easily check in and see pics of Daniel! We love you all.

Daniel and Mommy at the beach.

In his Easter Outfit

After our 5 mile walk for The March of Dimes with our great friends from RWJUH

Daniel’s first Haircut

Having fun at home.

Hanging with my cousins Joseph and Zak.

Chillin out with Dad

Daniel’s Baptism

Daniel and his Birthday Cake.

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