Today is Harlow's 1st birthday. I can't believe it. It seems like just yesterday I was yelling at that poor medical student to rub my ass in the delivery room.
I remember Mazzy's first year stretching like an eternity. When we finally made it to her birthday, it felt like a major accomplishment that Mike and I were both still fully functioning human beings.
Well, maybe "fully" functioning is a stretch.
Harlow's year passed in a flash. Like something we missed while we were busy shuttling Mazzy back and forth to gymnastics class.
On Saturday, we are throwing Harlow's birthday party for a small gathering of family and friends. And next week, I'm hoping to dedicate a lot more time to reminiscing about this past year. Will there be a video compilation as labor intensive as Mazzy's first year video?
It's on my list, but somehow I doubt it.
Harlow— please know lack of video montage doesn't mean we love you any less than your sister. One day you will have a second child and you will understand.
Today, I'm going to look back at my favorite photos of Harlow. In chronological order from birth to just this morning. If you scroll really fast, you'll get a sense of exactly how quickly this year passed.
Happy Birthday, my sweet fierce little Harlow!
I hope this counts as an album.
Love, Mom
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Aw, what a cutie! That was so adorable, watching her grow! Happy birthday, Harlow!
Such gorgeous pictures!
She is so cute. And so present in every picture. I understand she might scare the hell out of you when she looks at you with those huge eyes. She is adorable though!
Amazing photos. You must be an art director or something…
Happy Birthday, Harlow!
Happy Birthday, Harlow!
I loved scrolling through her pictures! Gosh, she is such a little diva, I love it! Happy birthday, Harlow. You’re as pretty as your sister and mommy.
I’ve been reading your blog for over a year now, and have never commented, but with 15 month old twins and just finding out we have another on the way (holy shit!) this post made me emotional wondering what a “second” (yeah, really third, but second time going through it) will be like?! Gaaah!! Happy birthday, Harlow. You are friggin gorgeous. And I have a total girl crush on your mom.
Both your daughters are stunningly gorgeous. Happy birthday, sweet Harlow!
Wow, I can hardly believe Harlow is one already either! You’re right, with the second child, time just flies by! Even if you can’t put together a video for Harlow, know that you’ve got some high quality photos of her. Your photography certainly has improved! Quality over quantity, that’s my motto now.
Happy birthday, buddy! (It definitely counts.)
Happy 1st Birthday Harlow!
Lovely photos! Happy 1st Birthday Harlow!
Happy happy birthday!
I love that early, early stage when the paci is bigger than their faces. Our #2 turned 1 back in August and I concur, it does go by faster the second time. Congrats and Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday, Harlow! She is just adorable.
Happy Birthday Harlow!!! You are one entertaining lil bebe! And congrats to mama Llana for making it through a year with two!
Her eyes…oh wow. 🙂 Happy birthday!
AWE!!! I read your blog every day, but never comment. She is so beautiful!! Both of your daughters are gorgeous. I think this definitely counts as an album. 🙂 Happy 1st Birthday, Miss Harlow!
I love ALL the pictures! is such an honor seen them both growing! thanks so much for sharing. My favorites are the ones where she is with Mazzy, and you can totally see how Mazzy adores her little sister. I hope I have a baby girl one day. Happy Birthday Sweet Little Harlow!
Happy birthday sweet angel! The one of her on your chest in the baby carrier melted me. There you go again, MommyShorts, making me want another one!!!!
BTW, the one of her in the water, with the blue bathing suit and sun hat is TRUE ART. Belongs in a gallery.
Never, ever post anything this adorable again. I do NOT need a new baby, I am on the verge of two teenagers. Thank you that is all.
I’ve been reading your blog for a few months after a friend shared a link. I love it, especially since I have a 7mo old (tomorrow). I recently realized that Harlow and I have the same birthday. She is only the 2nd person I have “known” with my birthday… and I’m 38! Must be a rare birthday or else I need to get out more! Happy Birthay to us! Harlow and Mazzy are such dolls!
I think I just popped an ovary
My 2nd daughter’s birthday is in 3 weeks. Everyone was asking me “what does she want for Christmas?” that when someone asked “what does she want for her Birthday?” I was totally thrown for a loop! I didn’t even remember…not that I didn’t remember, it just hadn’t sunk in that she’s actually almost 1 and no longer a toddler.
And right now I’ve got not a single picture printed out of her in the house. NOT. A. ONE.
You should have included the “wide awake at midnight” pic. I love that one 🙂
I second that.
Omg stop posting photos like these, you’re making my ovaries hurt, and I am so not ready for # 2 yet. Your girls are gorgeous.
Harlow is so lucky to have a mommy who so beautifully documents her every moment. Album schmalbum!
Happy Birthday Harlow!!
Happy Birthday Miss Harlow! I know I’ve said it like 10 times before – but I love that we have the same birthday! As a surprise, my friend flew me up to NYC yesterday, and I’d be lying if I didn’t say I kept my eyes peeled looking for you, Mazzy and Harlow while I was walking around. Hope you guys have an awesome party for her today, and that unlike Mazzy’s first birthday party, the stomach flu does not become the party favor!
Happy Birthday to sweet Harlow! I think you need to add a Harlow glare photo to your Mommy Shorts banner for her birthday. 🙂
Thanks for letting us strangers into your life and letting us watch your precious baby girls grow up.
Precious!!!! Love all the pics. It’s a perfect album.
You’ve got a beautiful family!
Happy Birthday Princess Harlow!
PS-This totally counts as an album. Gorgeous pictures!