Last year, I snapped this photo of Sprite and John as we took in the city's July 4th celebration, completely unaware that another kind of fireworks was happening elsewhere in the state.
That night, we came home, waterlogged from the downpour, and found a message on our phone. Our sister-in-law, still about a month away from her due date, had gone into labor and delivered our niece Alyssa, thus cementing our July 4th plans for the foreseeable future.
(I know, cute, right? You want one, don't you?)
I can't believe a year has passed so quickly and now Alyssa can finally claim a finger for "How old are you?" questions.
From a firecracker of a baby to a very laid back almost toddler, she has claimed her spot in the family with ease. I don't think I have one picture of a cross face for her.
..Well, okay. Maybe one. I'm sure she can hold her own against Sprite in the attention getting arena.
She's already trying..
Happy birthday, Alyssa.You may have to share your birthday with America, but we'll always say those fireworks are for you. (...Until you're old enough to know better. But let's leave those myths like fireworks and Santa alone so you can discover the truth like every other kid out there. In school.)
To everyone else out there, have a happy and SAFE Fourth of July!
Aww, what a nice Fourth of July surprise! My best friend and his girlfriend had their daughter last year on the 4th too!
Posted by: Casey | July 04, 2009 at 07:01 AM
Thank You Alyssa, now we can see sprite and mom and Dad every year on this wonderful day. Happy Birthday Alyssa.
Posted by: Baba | July 04, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Happy Birthday Alyssa! Sounds like you came in with a bang.
Posted by: Michele | July 04, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Aw, she's cute! My one and only niece is an Alyssa, too, so I'm partial.
Happy Birthday to A. and happy 4th!
Posted by: blissfully caffeinated | July 04, 2009 at 10:27 AM
I can't believe she is '1' already! Seems like just last week we were at her christning. Happy Birthday Alyssa. And a Happy and safe fun 4th of July to all :0)
Posted by: Susan | July 04, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Isn't it amazing how quick they grow?
Fourth of July is a great birthday. She should have the day off from work and fireworks every year.
Posted by: K | July 04, 2009 at 01:30 PM
So cute!
Happy fourth!
Posted by: Robin | July 04, 2009 at 07:18 PM
Happy Fourth and birthday, little one.
Nice post, Jen.
Posted by: Lisa (Jonny's Mommy) | July 04, 2009 at 07:25 PM
I can't believe I've known you a year! I remember your post from last year. She's very cute! Sorry I've been MIA, summer's been keeping us busy. Trying to get my blog on again. :-)
Posted by: Kirsty | July 05, 2009 at 09:32 AM
My friend was born on Halloween and has always claimed that the candy and dressing up is all for her!
Posted by: RatalieNose | July 05, 2009 at 11:29 PM
Happy Independence (from the womb) Day!
Posted by: WickedStepMom | July 06, 2009 at 02:59 PM