Happy First Birthday Liam

Happy birthday to the sweet boy who made me a mama. I can hardly believe a whole year has gone by since this little one came into our lives!

As my due date was approaching last year, I kept telling the little guy in my belly that he wasn’t allowed to come out until the fifth of July. I’ve been hosting a big Fourth of July party for years, and I know it sounds silly, but I didn’t want all of my friends to be disappointed if I had to cancel the festivities. Well, he listened! As soon as Independence Day was over, I went into labor and headed to the hospital for Liam to be born. I’m sure he’ll start to challenge me more as a toddler, but I think it was a sign of what a happy, easygoing baby he would be. My heart has grown a million times this year, and I am so grateful for all the ways motherhood has changed me.

Do you have any favorite first birthday traditions?

I’d love if you shared them with me below.

Now, time for cake!

XO Lauren

Photos: Jessi Burrone Photography

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