5.22.2012

happy first birthday, stella vivienne!


2 minutes old

2 days old in the nicu

1 month old

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 our baby girl, stella vivienne, is one year old today!  somebody pinch us, please.  we've spent the last few nights up late thinking about some of the wonderful moments we have shared as a little family...moments that have made us the happiest we have ever felt.  she fills us up with love, this sweet little girl.  we have created many beautiful memories with her in our lives, and for that we are forever thankful.  andrew and i are beyond blessed and ever so privileged to be called her mama and dada, that is for sure.  we look forward to spending the whole evening, day 365 of stella's life, soaking in the snuggles and watching baby girl eat her first cupcake, after blowing out her candle, of course.  

 happy first birthday, stella vivienne!
we love you always and forever, in circles.

 p.s. leave a little note for miss stella's baby book, if you'd like!

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51 comments:

  1. AmandaMay 22, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Happy Birthday baby Stella :)

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  2. AnonymousMay 22, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    Happy Birthday, Stella!
    Love,
    Mira

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:30 PM

      miss mira!!! thank you for the sweet birthday wishes little lady! we sure miss you :)

      xo, amanda, andrew & stella

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  3. TracyMay 22, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    how precious! happy birthday sweet stella!

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  4. melanie @nowaqueenMay 22, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    beautiful! happy FIRST birthday to your baby girl!

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  5. haleyMay 22, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Happy birthday, Miss Stella!

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  6. Ken CorumMay 22, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Have a great birthday, Stella...you'll be driving in no time!

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  7. Emily WeinzapfelMay 22, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Happy, happy birthday, Stella!! Oh my, all of your photos are just precious... And I'm dying over her little bathing suit!! Adorable! :)

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:31 PM

      thank you sweet emily for your comments for miss stella!! baby suits are thee best, aren't they!?

      xo, amanda

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  8. JackieShoemakerMay 22, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    She's adorable! Happy Birthday, Stella!!

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  9. Paul and ChristaMay 22, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Happy Birthday Stella. It has been a joy watching you grow over this past year. I have loved our time together when your mom and dad are at work. I look forward to spending some more time with you and your parents this summer;)

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  10. UnknownMay 22, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Happy Birthday sweet girl! Im excited to continue to watch you grow and blow our minds even more! Happy first year!

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:36 PM

      thank you so much for the wonderful birthday wishes for miss stella!

      xo, amanda

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  11. Amanda May 22, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Happy birthday beautiful Stella. You are such a gift and have the best mama and daddy! Have an amazing day to celebrate one year or life and one year of parenting! I love watching you grow right in front of our eyes (or computer screen).

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:32 PM

      thank you so much for your lovely comment for miss stella....you are just the sweetest ;) man our gals would have fun together! too bad we didn't live closer!

      xo, amanda

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  12. TamiMay 22, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Happy, Happy Birthday to your beautiful Stella!

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:37 PM

      thank you so much tami for the wonderful birthday wishes for miss stella!

      xo, amanda

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  13. Melissa BlakeMay 22, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Happy birthday! She is just the cutest! :)

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:37 PM

      thank you so much melissa for the wonderful birthday wishes for miss stella!

      xo, amanda

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  14. Tiffany BMay 22, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Happy Birthday Baby Girl!!! You are so lucky to have such amazing parents!

    Tiffany B

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:36 PM

      thank you so much for the wonderful birthday wishes for miss stella! you are so sweet!

      xo, amanda

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  15. Lisamarie May 22, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Stelle Vivienne is the most beautiful name ever. Happy birthday baby girl!

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:36 PM

      thank you so much, girl! we are pretty smitten for it, too ;) we really appreciate your sweet comments for baby girl!

      xo, amanda

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  16. UnknownMay 22, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    What a sweet post, Happy birthday Stella! I can't believe how quickly the time flies, feels like my 5 week old will be a teenager before I know it ;)

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:34 PM

      thank you so much for the wonderful birthday wishes for miss stella! time has a way of flying by...you are so right! congrats on your new little one. i am sure you are soaking in the snuggles and loving every minute of being a mama!

      xo, amanda

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  17. UnknownMay 22, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Happy Birthday Stella!!!! xox <3

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:34 PM

      thank you so much kendall for the wonderful birthday wishes for miss stella!!

      xo, amanda

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  18. UnknownMay 22, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Awww.. what a little cutie!

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:35 PM

      thank you for your lovely comment shannon!! you are the sweetest!

      xo, amanda

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  19. AshtonMay 22, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Happy Birthday to baby Stella! She really is so precious in those pictures! :)

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:33 PM

      thank you so much for the wonderful birthday wishes for miss stella! that was so kind of you :)

      xo, amanda

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  20. Nicole UbbenMay 22, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Happy birthday pretty little girl! You are blessed to have a mommy document such wonderful thoughts and moments for you to read as you get older!

    (P.S... I just grabbed your button for my blog!)

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:28 PM

      thank you so much for the wonderful birthday wishes for miss stella! you are just too sweet :) i am going to grab your button tonight! whoo hoo!

      xo, amanda

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  21. ErikaMay 22, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Happy Birthday Stella! Have a wonderful day enjoying her first birthday. What type of cupcake is she going to eat?

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:27 PM

      thank you so much for the wonderful birthday wishes for miss stella! we went with tradish vanilla for her first go, and she loved it!!

      xo, amanda

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  22. tiff@thecoffeehouseMay 22, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    love every single picture. she is amazing. happy one year, stella!

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:26 PM

      thank you so much for the wonderful birthday wishes for miss stella! one whole year.....i cannot believe it!

      xo, amanda

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  23. Sara LouiseMay 23, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Happy birthday to your beautiful little one! And can I just say that Stella Vivienne is a FANTASTIC name! :)

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:26 PM

      thank you so much for the wonderful birthday wishes and name love for miss stella :) you are the sweetest!

      xo, amanda

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  24. AnonymousMay 23, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Awwwwwwww! It's amazing how you took these pictures!! I need to do this for my daughter when she turns a year old in 2 weeks!!!! Great idea!!

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:24 PM

      you totally should! i love to see the changes from month to month...it really shows how fast our little ones grow! happy early birthday to your sweetie pie :)

      xo, amanda

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  25. AnonymousMay 23, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Happy birthday, sweet girl!

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:24 PM

      thank you so much erin for the wonderful birthday wishes for miss stella!

      xo, amanda

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  26. HarleyMay 24, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    what a sweet post! i love seeing the progression of all the pictures. they just grow up so fast.

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:23 PM

      you are right about them growing up so fast! i feel like i cannot keep up! thank you for stopping by, girl :)

      xo, amanda

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  27. Jenn @ What You Make ItMay 24, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Aww Happy Birthday Stella! Just happened upon your blog, and couldn't resist these adorable pictures : ) I'm sorry you guys had to go through NICU - it looks like she's happy and healthy now though! What a gift : )

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    1. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:22 PM

      thank you so much for the wonderful birthday wishes for miss stella! those first few weeks were rough but they soon passed. what a happy little lady she is :) have a wonderful weekend.

      xo, amanda

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  28. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    so happy you stopped by and became a new follower ;) off to check out your blogs, girl!

    xo, amanda

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Wow, those are so beautiful. Stella is so beautiful and cute! My birthday greetings for her on her first birthday!

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  30. UnknownMay 30, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    wow, its so cute & beautiful; everyone wishes you for your 1st birthday wishes... have a wonderful life ahead...

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  31. UnknownJanuary 23, 2016 at 1:17 AM

    So, cute my Awesome 1st birthday wishes to you my little buddy

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