crying in the cupcakes

sweet baby janey jae is one today.
this happy, charming, smiling, content, silly
girl has just sat back and let this year fly right by.

sniff, sniff.

too fast. I want to go back. freeze time. back to ringing in new year's eve in the hospital. holding her. the peace and quiet.
the excitement on her big sisters' faces when they met her for the first time.

truly, babies should not be this cute. this easy. because the days disappear. It is hard to even fathom the amount of changes and events she has fluidly accepted in this short, busy year. the travels, the projects, the move...

she embraced them all.
we embraced her.

happy birthday baby girl.

little miss sunshine.


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42 Comments

  1. BethDecember 30, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    happy birthday, miss janey!

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  2. DrewBDecember 30, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Happy Birthday, Janey! It has been an honor seeing you grow over the past year! You are such a beautiful little girl, both on the inside and out. I'm so lucky to have you and your family in my life!

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  3. mysteryhistorymomDecember 30, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Yes, she is a sunshine baby- for sure. Look at her Mommy- the ultimate sunshine girl!:) Happy Birthday Janey!!! Lori

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  4. UnknownDecember 30, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    so sweet! She couldn't be any cuter!:)
    xo
    Chrissie Grace

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  5. Amy@TheLemonCottageDecember 30, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Happy Birthday to Miss Janey. What a dolly!
    My baby turned 4 yesterday... sniffle.
    We are getting ready to head out to his very important Big Boy Birthday party with his little friends... 10 little boys age 3-4... WHAT was I thinking?

    Happy New Year to you and your family.
    ~Amy

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  6. SarahDecember 30, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    So crazy that she's already one...
    Hope she has a lovely first birthday!

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  7. Heather | Cookie MondaysDecember 30, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    happy birthday big girl!!

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  8. Two Little TotsDecember 30, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    happy birthday little janey!
    hope she has a wonderful day!

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  9. Jen~ Lipstick and LaundryDecember 30, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    What a cutie... Happy Birthday! Sniff Sniff they do grow to fast! Savor each little moment!

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  10. Needled MomDecember 30, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Sooo true. Happy birthday to her.

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  11. JanelleDecember 30, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Oh, she is adorable! Happy Birthday little miss Janey!

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  12. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Happy Birthday sweet girl!!!!

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  13. Love Being A NonnyDecember 30, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    ...and what a precious sunshine she is!

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  14. CelesteDecember 30, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    Happy Birthday sweet girl!

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  15. mel @ the larson lingoDecember 30, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Happy 1st Birthday sweet Janey! You are too cute for words!

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  16. just jonesDecember 30, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Happy Birthday Janey! It was a pleasure meeting you a few months ago. You are the third time's a charm daughter for your mom and dad! God bless you =) mary claire

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  17. TheFancyFritterDecember 30, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Awe! She is such a little sunshine baby & just so adorable! I hope ya'll have a fun 1st birthday celebration with her! :)

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  18. Kathie B.December 30, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Happy Birthday Cutie Pie

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  19. Heather @ Glitter and GlossDecember 30, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Happy birthday, sweet, sweet Janey!!

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  20. BrianneDecember 30, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    happy birthday janey! our baby girl turned one in november, one of the hardest days. so sad how time seems to fly by faster and faster each year.

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  21. Polka Dot MoonDecember 30, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Happy Birthday Sweet, Beautiful Baby and to momma too :)

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  22. meg duerksenDecember 30, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    how is that possible? it can't have been a year already? that is crazy talk!

    well...happy birthday janey. i'm sorry sean said you have a big head. :) it is a beautiful sweet happy head. i wish i could give you a hug right now baby janey!

    julie be sure to eat a cupcake for me too!

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  23. DinaDecember 30, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday to that sweet little cupcake! I'll go to Sugar Sisters in honor of you, Sweet One!

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  24. CariDecember 30, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    So. Feeling. Your. Pain. My baby girl turned one on the 22nd. Impossible to wrap my brain around it.

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  25. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    She is soo beautiful!!

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  26. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    Sweet pictures, what a beautiful little girl.

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  27. {live.a.life.of.love}December 30, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    happy birthday sweet baby janey!

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  28. LaunaDecember 30, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    Oh my gosh she is so darn cute! My little guy turns 1 on Jan 9th and I just know there will be tears... I just cannot believe how quickly this year went!! Beautiful pics of that adorable, sweet girl!

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  29. forever folding laundryDecember 30, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    Happy birthday to your sweet girl! That first birthday is bittersweet, isn't it?

    ~Keri

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  30. TerriDecember 30, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    Ahh happy birthday baby girl. Don't worry Julie I cried when Sophie Turned 1. Something just clicks and makes you want a do-over.

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  31. SoSoBellaDecember 31, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    your sweet little girlie is 1 already. happy birthday janey. have a wonderful day you guys. lots of hugs and kisses for sure.
    xoxo

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  32. nicoleDecember 31, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Oh she is a doll! Happy Birthday to her!

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  33. JamieDecember 31, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Happy Birthday Sweet Janey! It has been so much fun watching you smile and grow through your mom's blog this year. Much love in 2010! Jamie ~ Alabama

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  34. JamieDecember 31, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Happy Birthday to your sweet girl. I've found that third babies with two sisters somehow ending up being ore sweet and patient than the previous ones.

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  35. AmandaDecember 31, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    happy birthday little janey! you seriously are one of the cutest babies ever!

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  36. carissa... brown eyed foxDecember 31, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    hAppY BiRthdAy to your precious one!
    and...
    hAppY NeW YeAr to yall!

    big hugs... love... blessings to you!

    ♥
    carissa

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  37. TashaDecember 31, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Oh, she really is so cute. Happy Birthday. This is just how I am feeling about my little Chase turning 1 in just a few short years. I just want to cry thinking about it right now. Do they really have to grow up? I have spent the whole year trying to drink up every moment of my little guy and yet it still slips to quickly. Maybe this #3 thing really does bring a good baby. I hope you have enjoyed her day! She really is just too too cute!

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  38. amy jupinDecember 31, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    oh my dear Lord julie...i could just eat her up! happy birthday to the both of you! and happy new year too!

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  39. LindsayJanuary 1, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    SHe is SO cute! Happy Birthday Janey!

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  40. CelesteJanuary 1, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    okay. I'm commenting on this post again.

    I just had to say that I think the title of this post fits perfectly as a country song title - don't you think?

    "Crying in the Cupcakes..." I can just see it now. The music video begins as a dad crys at his daughter's 16th birthday party or something...the daughter then reassures him that she will be his little girl forever...*lol*

    Sorry. I just had to put it out there!

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  41. RuthJanuary 2, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    Happy, happy birthday Janey!! She sure is a sweetheart!!

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  42. WendyJanuary 4, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    They do grow up TOO fast! My "baby" turned 1 in Oct. My eyes welled up with tears. Happy birthday little Janey!

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