Carys turns two!!

Carys reached a special milestone on January 20th – she turned two! We had a low-key celebration with family at home. She had her heart set on a dinosaur cake (or in Carys speak – “daidoors” cake). We all had a lovely afternoon. Carys loved her cake and got lots of fun presents.



For me it was a mixed bag of emotions. Really happy that she’s doing so well, but at the same time, feeling drained and exhausted. I mentioned to Ian that I couldn’t believe Carys was turning 2. In some ways it felt like she should be turning 4, considering everything she (and us) has been through this past year. Her 1st birthday in HK seems like a lifetime ago. 2010 has definitely felt like the longest year of my life, but through it all, I think we have gained so much. We’ve found what really matters to us. Love, hope, family, living in the moment and taking the time to appreciate and cherish our children. They are both such funny, smart and caring people. I feel blessed to be their mother.
Carys has been going through a bit of a growth spurt these past few months. I think she is playing catch up. For much of last year her weight and height plateaued, but now, it seems she is growing noticeably from week to week. Her hair is also growing back, lovely and soft. It is also starting to curl at the back. So cute!