Dear Adeline, my beautiful, sweet girl. You are 1 today. From the beginning of you, you've been our surprise, leaving us awestruck and grateful. You were adamant and bold in your entry to the world, and determined in every emotion you've shown ever since in this relentlessly fast year. You are Lovely. Spectacular. Bonded. Magical. Graceful. Stunning. You are adored by your brotherly super heroes, delighted by music, full of laughter, fiercely skeptical of the unfamiliar and soothed by closeness. You sleep in Daddy's arms, spark conversation in mine and bring light to every room. I carried you with me in heart and mind for so long, and remain awestruck by the power of your presence in our family, and on my heart. I always will be. Continue to forge your bold path, my beautiful girl. We are all here by your side, ridiculously loving you, as we watch you grow. My whole heart, Mommy 

xoxoxo