Happy 1st birthday....

....to my tiny Tenley! Who isn't so tiny anymore....

You have quickly become a beautiful one year old little girl! I absolutely love getting picture updates from your mom and mimi! You look so much like your daddy that it's almost scary! You are such a laid back baby, which is such a perfect reflection of both of your parents. You are my favorite little girl!
I loved getting to spend an entire week with you at the beach in March! It was this "aunt"s dream come true! I only hope it can become a yearly tradition! I hate that we live so far apart, but I hope you will grow up knowing how much your favorite fake aunt Heather loves you and that if I lived closer, I would see you ALL the time!
You have brought such joy into so many people's lives. That wasn't a surprise though-- when your mommy and daddy are such wonderful people, we all knew you'd be pretty great too!
I remember the days when we just suspected you were on your way--- and I remember the day when it was confirmed that you actually were! I was so excited to finally have you! I sent you presents every month leading up to your arrival- little things for you to enjoy as a little baby. The day you were born was such a great day! Your mom was so funny on the phone and your "aunt" Julie was there keeping us all updated! I was so excited when you finally made your grand entrance. I can't believe it's already been one year! I have loved you every minute since I heard of you!

Happy birthday, baby girl! I hope you are spoiled rotten today! I wish I could be there to spoil you myself! I am so thankful that you came into this world. You have already changed it for the better! Now, I need you to sweet talk your parents into bringing you to Tuscaloosa for the LSU game this weekend... it wouldn't be very nice to leave you behind! And everyone knows how much you want to spend the weekend with 4 out of 5 of your favorite fake aunts!! I hope to see you soon. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TENLEY BLAYKE!!! I love you oh so very much!

(Photos were taken by Tenley's REAL aunt, Jessica Burleson. Check her out here. If you live in North Alabama and need a good photography, she obviously takes beautiful pictures!)