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Happy Birthday Weston!

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Weston's BirthdayOne year ago today Weston Jay was born after 41.5 weeks of pregnancy, 11 hours of labor, and 15 minutes of surgery via C-section.  He is the most amazing baby, and is turning into the sweetest, funniest, smartest and strongest little boy we could ever imagine.  I still look at him after all of these months and tear up, so thankful for every second we get to spend with him.  Being a mother to Weston has made me FEEL so much – I realize even more how much I love his daddy, how much I love my parents and sister, how much I just adore him.  Being his mother has given me a glimpse of how much God loves us all, which is a LOT because there’s no way I would let my son die for the sins of the world.  We are so blessed!

 

I have plans of doing a full recap of his first year sometime soon, but for now I just want to celebrate with my guy.  I hope you guys have a fantastic Friday and an even better weekend!

 

Much love,

 

Heather

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  1. Lena says

    March 12, 2013 at 6:08 am

    I cannot believe it has been a year already! I was 4 months pregnant when Weston was born. Wow, I’m sure my little Gabriel will be joining Weston in the big 1 club soon, EEK!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      March 12, 2013 at 1:53 pm

      It’ll be here before you know it!!!

      Reply
  2. Anna @ On Anna's Plate says

    March 11, 2013 at 6:52 am

    I hope your sweet boy had a wonderful birthday, Heather!!! I can’t believe our babies are turning one!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      March 11, 2013 at 7:43 am

      I KNOW – it really does feel like just yesterday, right?!

      Reply
  3. Axelle the french cook says

    March 9, 2013 at 9:22 am

    In late : HAPPY BIRTHDAY, baby Weston !!
    You’re born on International Woman’s Day ! Such a great present for your mom 🙂

    Reply
  4. Sandy @ RE says

    March 8, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Oh, ssoooooo sweet! My boys are almost 21 and 19, hard to believe! Hugs!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      March 8, 2013 at 9:11 pm

      I just can’t wrap my head around you having kiddos in college! Hugs right back to ya sweetheart 🙂

      Reply
  5. Delishhh says

    March 8, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    Happy Birthday! Didn’t fly by? We celebreated Ella’s first birthday 2 weeks ago and it was a blast having a first birthday party! It was excausted with 30+ people but it was so much fun. . .we all took 2 hours naps after that.

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    • Heather says

      March 8, 2013 at 9:10 pm

      We’re celebrating next weekend – I’m sure it’s going to be just insane!

      Reply
  6. Megan (Braise The Roof) says

    March 8, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    Happy birthday, Weston! I hope you have a really fun day with your little guy!

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  7. janetha says

    March 8, 2013 at 1:06 pm

    Happy birthday to your little dude!

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  8. Maria says

    March 8, 2013 at 11:36 am

    Happy Birthday sweet boy!

    Wow. I can’t believe a year has passed – congrats to you, Nate, and Weston! I don’t know if I ever read your birth story…I’ll have to check that out if you did one.

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    • Heather says

      March 8, 2013 at 1:05 pm

      Thanks Maria! I did actually write out our birth story here: https://www.heathersdish.com/1/expect-the-unexpected-our-birth-story/

      Reply
  9. Natalie @ Free Range Human says

    March 8, 2013 at 9:42 am

    Happy Birthday, Weston!

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  10. Urban Wife says

    March 8, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Aww, it seems like just yesterday you were announcing his arrival. Happy 1st Birthday, Weston. You are so special and very loved, most of all by Christ. 🙂

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    • Heather says

      March 8, 2013 at 10:06 am

      Amen friend 🙂

      Reply
  11. Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says

    March 8, 2013 at 9:01 am

    Happy birthday to your sweet little man, Heather! 🙂

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  12. Alicia F. says

    March 8, 2013 at 8:58 am

    So sweet!! Happy Birthday to your little darling!! 🙂

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  13. Becky says

    March 8, 2013 at 8:46 am

    What a sweetie! I was always emotional on my daughters’ first birthdays…so reflective on all the good gifts God gives us.

    I saw Ben Affleck on a talk show once and he said that on a baby’s first birthday, the mom should really be celebrated because she’s the one who has worked SO hard that first year! So, I hope YOU feel special today, too <3

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    • Heather says

      March 8, 2013 at 10:06 am

      I have to say, I agree with Ben on this one 🙂

      Reply

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