Happy birthday, Penelope

And just like that, we have a one year old on our hands.

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A year ago today, I was at the hospital, snuggling with the newest member of the family. Me and p

We made it through a challenging 24 hours of active labor together, a room full of nurses sharing our joy, and the biggest smiles on their faces to see such a giant baby.

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I got to see the my best friend become a dad for the second time,

Tom and p 2

and it was the day Liv finally got to meet her sister, whom she’d been very anxious to greet. I’m not sure my heart will ever get used to the explosion of feels when I see these two together.

Liv and p2

We were all together, the way it was supposed to be. <3

009 baby girl p sneak peek photography by jacquelynn buck

Penelope’s birth day began a stream of events that made this year very challenging, but I find myself separating these situations in my memory. Like, “Yeah that was terrible, but we got through it, and look at her now.”

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Reflux, schmeflux. 

They say time flies. They don’t lie. Today, I’m feeling many of the same emotions I feel on each of Liv’s birthday: overjoyed to see her growing, but wanting to bottle the moments that pass so quickly. I know we’re living the “good ol’ days” right now, and I’m soaking it up.

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Happy, happy birthday, to a bright, sweet, joyful little star. We love you more than you know. 

I’m so excited to celebrate her birthday today, and also for her party this weekend! I’ll be back with another post soon, but in the meantime, it’s time to take these girls for some birthday fun.

xoxo

Gina

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28 Comments

  1. Kristen @ Vitamin K Girl on October 26, 2016 at 7:32 am

    Happy Birthday, Penelope!!!

  2. Erin m. on October 26, 2016 at 7:34 am

    She’s adorable and beautiful. Happy birthday, Penelope!

  3. Emily s on October 26, 2016 at 7:36 am

    Happy birthday P! Are you going to do a photo with her on each of her birthdays like you do with Livi? Too cute! Can’t believe are beautiful both of your girls are!!

  4. Laura @FitMamaLove on October 26, 2016 at 7:47 am

    Happy birthday, Penelope!!

  5. Lauren on October 26, 2016 at 7:51 am

    In all her photos she sparkles! So much love <3 <3

  6. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious on October 26, 2016 at 7:52 am

    Happy birthday P! She has such an amazing smile. I can’t believe it’s been one year already!

  7. Morgan on October 26, 2016 at 8:06 am

    She is beautiful! So is Liv! Time flies so quickly – enjoy the day. Happy birthday P!

  8. Cassie on October 26, 2016 at 8:12 am

    Happy birthday! She’s such a beautiful girl!

  9. Erin on October 26, 2016 at 8:22 am

    Happiest Birthday to the sweet little babe! She’s completely adorable! <3

  10. Erica on October 26, 2016 at 8:47 am

    Happy Birthday P! Also, your posts stopped showing up in Feedly as of about twelve days ago. : (

  11. Julie on October 26, 2016 at 8:56 am

    Your post brought tears to my eyes- Happy Birthday sweet Penelope!! All the best to your lovely family 🙂

  12. Julie on October 26, 2016 at 9:04 am

    Happy b-day P! What a lovely post for a sweet little girl. <3

  13. Lorna on October 26, 2016 at 9:29 am

    Happy birthday P! My son turns 1 next month, and it has gone by so quickly! It’s been fun following her growing up this year. 🙂

  14. milania dela cruz on October 26, 2016 at 9:36 am

    Happy birthday Miss P!!! you are such a sweetie pie!!!

  15. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul on October 26, 2016 at 9:40 am

    Happy birthday beautiful Penelope!!

  16. Reenie on October 26, 2016 at 9:52 am

    So adorable. Happy Birthday Sweet P!! 🙂

  17. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West on October 26, 2016 at 11:38 am

    She is such a sweet and beautiful little girl! Happy Birthday to P! And thank goodness all the tough times related to her being born are over for you, my friend! 🙂

  18. Jessie R on October 26, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    Happy Birthday P!! She is too precious, that smile and those bright eyes 🙂 Happy day to you too Gina!! You and the Pilot made some beautiful kids and have a fantastic family

  19. angie on October 26, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    Happy 1st Birthday sweet little P!!!! Enjoy your day!!!

  20. Bethany on October 26, 2016 at 5:00 pm

    Happy Birthday! I sure all your smiley pictures!

  21. Melissa C on October 26, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    Happy Birthday Sunshine!

    • Fitnessista on October 28, 2016 at 4:26 pm

      thank you, friend!

  22. Erika S. on October 26, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    I can’t believe P is a year old already! She looks absolutely adorable in her sparkly skirt & head full of hair…and as always…that infectious smile! Happy Birthday P!

    • Fitnessista on October 28, 2016 at 4:26 pm

      thank you!

  23. Allison on October 27, 2016 at 5:58 am

    Happy Birthday to Penelope! Those pictures are adorable!

    • Fitnessista on October 28, 2016 at 4:22 pm

      thank you so much!

  24. Jessie on October 27, 2016 at 10:35 am

    What a cutie!! Happy Birthday, Penelope!!

    • Fitnessista on October 28, 2016 at 4:18 pm

      thank you so much!

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