My lovely Kinsey Jewel;
In 2 days we will be celebrating your first birthday. I cannot believe that it has been a whole year already. And yet, I'm tired enough to believe it. I have a fun party planned for you, although its unlikely you'll understand what to do. But that's ok, this party is for mommy and daddy. And your grandparents, and friends. Next year maybe you'll have more to say about it. :) We love you so much Kinsey. I wish we could shower you with gifts and the finest things but we can't.
All we have for now is our love and our time. Hopefully when you get older and can understand and appreciate what a rare gift these both are in our world you will carry the memory in your heart forever.
Your first birthday party is taking place on an important Oregon event. The Civil War game between the OSU Beavers and the U of O Ducks is happening at the same time. The Ducks has been unbeatable this year- so it proves to be a momentous occasion. Always to be remembered, for us because of you, for Oregon because of the Civil War.
To me it doesn't mean anything more than a fly on the wall compared to the celebrating in my heart that you made it through an entire year with me as your mother! It is a great achievement and I'm both excited and terrified of the next year.
Happy Birthday my only first daughter!
Your momma,
Heather Jo
