This time one year ago, Brent and I were in Byhalia, MS enjoying a family get together and chili cook off. Just one day before, I had spoken to my then very pregnant best friend who was cleaning her house - down to even cleaning her curtains. She was feeling great and "released" me to travel 6 hours away - she was pretty certain that her little one wouldn't come into the world for at least another week. Little did we know that she was wrong - we got a phone call that Ada was on her way. As upset as I was to not be there during the labor and delivery, there wasn't much I could do except pray for a smooth delivery for my bestest buddy in the world.
On Sunday we couldn't get home fast enough. And just like you can only do with your best friends, I had to post pone our visit for a few hours once we arrived in Chattanooga so our friends could get some rest. That night, we finally got to meet Ada Olivia - one of the prettiest newborns I'd EVER seen. (of course my niece and nephew take the top spots, but until Ada I never knew newborns could be pretty again)
Today is Ada's 1 year birthday. I cannot believe how time has flown. It truly seems like yesterday that we were on the Moncrief's babymoon cruising in the Caribbean. Brittany had just a wee little baby bump at the time, but broke out in a yelling match with her neighbor over smoking on their balcony. (If there was ever a doubt she was pregnant, this was our final clue!)
This past year has been filled with a lot of excitement and changes for the Whitakers, but getting to enjoy our best friends little Ada has been so much fun. Every time we see her, she's doing something new. Like this past weekend when she "started" walking - we were floored that she was walking like a pro! For the past 6 years+ we've spent our Valentine's Day with Jimmy and Brittany and while Ada was just 7 days old, we continued that tradition last year, in our pj's on the couch of the Moncriefs chowing down on pizza.
Ada is one very blessed child as we got to witness this past weekend at the birthday extravaganza of the year! The party was PACKED with friends and families and TONS of little friends all out to show their love and excitement for Ada's 1st birthday.
What a great little life to get to share - Happy Birthday Miss Ada!
This was as close as I could get to the party girl - there were SO many people in the room, that I couldn't get a close up...what a lucky girl!
3 comments:
Thank you to my best friend, Becca! As I continually said this entire weekend..You were my God send. You were my glue during before during and after the party. I KNOW that you did more than I am even aware of and I appreciate every single bit of it. We are so blessed to be able to call you two our best friends. You two are the apedimy of what best friends should be. Thank you for your friendship yesterday, today and tomorrow. I am sad that we will not be able to continue our v-day tradition this year, but will make up for it in weeks to come. Excited that you two have gotten to share in Ada's first year of life and can't wait to do the same when lil' w's come along. loves ya!
what a sweet post...I love your friendship with Brittany and Jimmy - it is really beautiful to see and read about! I was just telling Brittany and Jimmy tonight that I would love to meet you guys! Hope to meet you soon!
Love the pic of Brent and Ada. Gives us an idea of what it will be like this time next year.
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