10:35pm

Exactly one year ago Merek was born.
I still remember going to my doctor's appointment that morning. They talked about inducing me the next day, but Merek decided that he didn't want to wait. My water broke at the doctor's office. I drove myself to the hospital, trying to call everyone that I could. He worried me a few times during my labor and I ended up with a c-section. I wanted to hold him right after he was born but couldn't because my arm was numb from all the meds. Luckily my co-worker in the NICU brought him over for me to hold in the recovery room. He was absouletly perfect!
He was born on September 18, 2007 (Tuesday) at 10:35pm. He weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces and was 18 1/4 inches long.
My life definitely has not turned out how I would haved planned. It has turned out to be more wonderful than I could have ever imagined.

Merek's 1st Birthday Party

We celebrated Merek's 1st Birthday this last Saturday. It was a beautiful day! Lots of family and friends were able to join us for the celebration. Merek enjoyed eating his cake. Mommy got to open all of his presents since he fell asleep with grandma.

New Hair

Merek got his first real haircut before his 1st birthday party. He wiggled and squirmed so parts of it aren't perfect, but he looks so handsome. I can't believe how much older he looks with his hair shorter. He doesn't look like a baby anymore. But he will always be my baby!

Balloon Festival

The Balloon Festival was Labor Day weekend. Merek and I went two mornings and one evening to see the balloons. It was a little chilly in the mornings but we had lots of fun. We went to the Balloon-Glo with Lucas and Mariah. The boys had lots of fun together.