This little girl that I once called Spiky turns one today. I can say without a doubt that I need her just as much as she needs me.
There are a lot of mixed emotions that I am experiencing today but the biggest emotion of all is gratitude for Brooke. She is my best friend and brings so much light into my life.
Me, my mom and my sister are taking Brooke to all of her favorite places today….the park swings, the petting zoo, the toy store, out for a donut and much much more (I promise we are doing these things for her and not just for my own selfish reasons).
A lot of changes have happened in just one year but I am extremely excited and hopeful for the amazing things that this year will bring me and my favorite sidekick.
Feel free to leave a little birthday wish to her, I will be reading them all out loud to her:)
697 comments
Amy
Yay for being one!!!!! Happy Birthday Brooke!!!!
Michelle W
Happy birthday, little one!
Annette
Happy Birthday Brooke!
Julia
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Your mama is amazing…
And so are you!!!
xxoo to you both on this very special day:)
Melissa @mypeachlife
I am in love with Brooke! She is adorable and always so stylish. Happy birthday Brooke! I hope you get a cute birthday outfit today!
Nora
coming out of lurk-ville for the second time just to wish the cutest, most adorable baby girl a happy birthday and sending lots of love to both of you – all the way from Dubai :)
maggie
HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY BROOKE!!
Know that 1000’s of people have watched your every (almost) move for the last year and have been delighted by your smile, your simple baby-curiousity, and how quickly your seem to be becoming just like your mom (which we think is awesome, since we obviously all think your mom is awesome).
Know that you have a whole life ahead of you and it’s going to be full of wonder.
Know that not many mothers count down all year until your birthday. You are a lucky little lady!
Cheers to being 1!
Kaarin
Happy birthday, Brooke!
christie
Happy 1st Birthday Brooke! You have a beautiful strong mommy! (not too mention speedy :) Have fun smoooshin’ cake
janae, sorry for all your going through right now-wasn’t able to post sooner because the site being down.
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey
happy birthday brookers!!!!
Amber
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIL BROOKERS!
Nikki @ willrunforpizza
Happy 1st Birthday Brooke! Have fun at all your favorite places! Especially eating donuts! It might be the only day you could eat your mom’s donut too! ;)
Laura
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Miss Brooke!! You are such a doll and the light of your Mama’s life :-)
Bree
Happy Birthday Brooke!!! Hope you ate 10 donuts and got tons of new toys.
Angie
Happy birthday sweet Brooke!
Emily
I just started reading your blog a couple weeks ago and I’ve already fallen in love with Brooke…and you too :) Hope she has a wonderful birthday!
Amanda
Brooke is so lucky to have you as her wonderful mother.
Happy Birthday to one of the most beautiful babies I have ever seen
Bobbie
Happy happy birthday!!
Amanda
Happy birthday! It’s so much fun watching you grow up:-) –Amanda and Julian
Danielle
Happy Birthday Brooke!!! Hope you enjoy some cake. Wishing many, many, many, many more years of happiness!
Wendy
Happy Birthday to Lil Miss Brooke!!! I read the blog every day and always look forward to your cute little smiles!!! Hope you enjoyed your GIRLS DAY!!!
Ruthanne
Happy Birthday, Brooke! It’s been such a pleasure watching you grow over the past year. You are one loved and blessed little girl. I pray for a bright new year for both you and your mama.
Davida @ The Healthy Maven
Happy Birthday Brooke!!! She is cutest little one I’ve ever seen! You two are so very lucky to have each other :)
Erika
Happy birthday Brooke!!! Janae, I just want you to know that my mom got divorced from my dad when I was 3 and not only was it a great thing eventually for her BUT we are the best of friends. You and Brooke are so lucky to have each other. I may have not felt that way in my teens, but I definitely do now. :) & <3
Emily
Happy birthday Brooke! You’re so adorable and you have a great mommy–lucky girl! :-)
Amy
Happy Birthday Brooke! A 1st Birthday is as much for the Momma as it is for her baby! Hope you have a fantastic day!
My daughter Chloe is exactly a year older than Brooke!
Heather
My goodness I just adore that spiky hair picture so much. Happy Birthday Brooke :D
Amanda
Happy birthday Brooke! Hope you have the most amazing day filled with sunshine, laughter and lots of love!!
Territ
Happy Birthday Brooke!!! My husband and I check daily
For Brooke pics! Her face and that tongue make
Us just smile! Big hug to you and brooke!!
Runningwithscissors
Happy birthday to the cutest little Brookers I’ve ever laid eyes on!!!!:)
Laura
Happy birthday to beautiful Brooke! Wishing you and your mama lots of happiness:)
Nicole
Happy Birthday Brooke! You are such a cute little girl! I am sending you lots of birthday wishes!
Marie
Happy first birthday, Brooke!
Bethany
Happy Birthday, sweet Brookers!! You are beautiful!!
--R
Happy Birthday, Brooke! I hope you had a fabulous day and rode the zoo cars over and over again.
Ellie
Happy first birthday beautiful Brooke! You have an incredible momma and so much to look forward too! Lots of love from Philadelphia. XO
Britt @ Fit Fit Britt Britt
Aww :) Happy Birthday, Brooke!
Natalie P.
Long time reader and I don’t think I have ever posted before but….
just got back from Europe and catching up on blogs, my heart breaks for you.
Happy birthday to the cutest little lady Brooke and hope you guys have the best day you can!
jrm
Happy Birthday Ms. Brooke!
Janae – I’m going to leave this link to this video. You may have seen it already as it came out two years ago. I’ve watched it a bunch of times and still watch it sometimes when I am feeling like life is getting the better of me. Despite having watched it many times, I still get teary eyed (in a good way) every time I watch.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/otl/news/story?id=6370130
(If the link doesn’t work google “University high school san francisco cross country team video”)
Verlin
Janae – that face in the second-last picture – she is just too adorable.
Brooke – party like you’re two!!!
Celeste @Healfhful Mind Body and Soul
Happy Birthday! You are so beautiful, have loads of fun!
Keri
Happy birthday to a darling girl who has an equally darling momma. I know I’ve never met either of you, but I think the world of you both! I hope Brooke has a wonderful first birthday full of sugar and snuggles with her mom!
Sami
Happy First Birthday Brooke! You have the most personality in every picture taken of you than any other baby I’ve ever known :) Thank you for being so stinking cute and funny that I can show my boyfriend your awesome pics and he doesn’t even think I’m lame because they’re that awesome!
Janae – as a fellow “Friends” fan you have to re-watch the episode of Emma’s first birthday in season 10. As long as you didn’t receive an “adult” birthday cake I’m sure her birthday was a complete success ;)
Katy Widrick
Dear Brooke,
Happy, happy birthday. “Meeting” you will always be special for me because while your mommy was getting ready to give birth to you, I was just a few weeks away from meeting my own little girl…she arrived on October 13th. Maybe someday you’ll get to hang out together!
Your mommy is a strong, brave woman who looks at the world with optimism and hope. She loves you with all of her heart and no matter what your future birthdays hold, please know that the people who have fallen in love with you in the last 12 months are thinking of you both!
Ashley
Happy birthday Brooke! Hope you had a great day today! Janae, you are an awesome mother and I admire your strength! :)
Melissa
Happy birthday Brooke!! You are too cute for words!! Janae, sending lots of love and hugs your way.
Shannon
Happy Birthday sweet Brooke! You and your mom are an be an awesome team! I have no doubt you both and going to find strength in each other! Hope your day was filled with sunshine and donuts! Maybe even donuts with sprinkles!
courtney
happy birthday to the cutest little one year old!
Alyx
Happy birthday little Brooker! You & your momma are the best blogging duo around:) XOXO
Linda B
Happy :>) Birthday Brooke wishing you a day filled with sweets and laughter.
Kim
Happy birthday, Brooke!
Janae, your blog is alway so inspirational and uplifting. I’m so glad you have a wonderful support system with your family and friends in UT to help you get through this challenging time. I’ve never written to you, but have been one if your blog fans for 8 or so months. Prayers and positive vibes being sent your way. Stay strong and keep running (and eating :). Hugs.
Ashley
Happy 1st Birthday Brooke! What a blessing you are to your Mama today and always will be!
Holly @ Pink-Runner.com
Happy Birthday Brooke!! :)
Tracey
Happy Bday Brooke!!! You are a special gal who I’ve followed every day and you have a great momma to take good care of you!!! Xoxo
Amber @ Fit Cupcake Lover
Happy, happy birthday Brooke!
Jessica
Happy Birthday Brookers!
Know that you are so special to your momma on this day! Always remember she loves you very much! Brooke is SO beautiful!
Heidi Nicole
She has grown up so much, she is even more adorable than day one! And I love your hair, you changed it recently didn’t you? Looks great!
Happy Birthday Brooke! :)
Irene
Happy Birthday Brooke! I can’t believe how blue your eyes are! I hope you and your cute mom had a great day!
Sarah
Happy birthday miss Brooke!! Give that mama of yours a big hug and kiss-and a thank you for letting all of us strangers watch you grow! My 8 month old aspires to have pigtails as awesome as yours. :). Enjoy your day sweet girl!
Lauren
Happy 1st Birthday Brooke! You are such a cutie! Hope you and your mommy had a fantastic day, it sounds like you had a lot of fun things planned!
Tara Williams
i couldn’t love another baby (thats not mine) more than brooke! have the happiest birthday ever my sweet girl!
Emily
Happy Birthday to Brooke! She is the sweetest :-)
Jacqueline
Happy Birthday sweet little princess!!
Janice
Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!!! you are very blessed to have a great mom!
Ellen
Oh, there she goes again…that sweet little face. She makes my heart sing! Happy Birthday Brooke!!
kendra @ http://www.kennygump.com/
happy first birthday beautiful little brooke.
Lucy
Happy Birthday Brooke! You are such a cutie. You have a wonderful family that will spoil you!
Susan Howdy
Happy Birthday Brooke! You have the best mom! I hope it’s the best 1st birthday ever! :)
Martha
Happy birthday, sweet Brooke! Hope you have a wonderful birthday week (keep the celebration going as long as they let you) and I hope that one day you can go to the park with my little gal…that would be fun!!
Beth n Jack
Happy Birthday Brookers! I hope your day was filled with lots of hugs, kisses, and laughter. Today also marks one year that I found your mommy’s blog and I’m so glad I did. She is an amazing woman who inspires so many. When I met her, she said she was a hugger so give her one for me! :) Jack and I hope to see you again in AZ!
Courtney
Happy Birthday, little Brooke! You have the best gift of all already – a wonderful mom who cares about you so very much! Hope your day was super!
Katelyn
Happy 1st Birthday Brooke!!!!
Allyson
Happy birthday, Brooke!
I think the last time I commented was the day she was born. My oldest daughter was also born on Aug. 15th (and also has brown hair and bug blur eyes). She just turned 10 today (I have no idea how that happened so fast – definitely without my permission!) We celebrated by going to a waterpark an eating icecream cake and cupcakes (because one cake is not enough).
You are doing such a great job with her. My thoughts are with you, and Brooke through this time of mixed emotions.
Allyson
Bug blur = big blue. I should learn to proof read my comments :)
Jamiejevning
Happy birthday sweet baby Brooke! Your smile and precious little face (cheeks!!!) bring happiness to the blog world every day. Pretty sure you need to start your own Blog (or at least twitter when you start talking!) Do it! Sponsors will come begging for the opportunity.
Many happy wishes to you and your beautiful mama!
breeoxd
Happy birthday sweet, smiley girl! Go eat some gratis for me!
Stefanie
Happy birthday Brooke! I showed my son Carter your picture and asked if he thought you were cute and he said, “yeah”. I have to agree! Hope your day was full of fun and family!
Maria r
Brooke – happy happy first birthday! You are growing I to a beautiful smart girl with a strong character – all this is obvious from your mamas descriptions and pics. I wish you to be strong, courageous and have faith because life is so fun but challenging. Stay kind curious love veggies and sweating :-) wish you and your mom all the very best!
Mee
HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY sweetie. I hope (more like I’m sure) you continue to make your momma as happy as you always do! Have an amazing day (especially donuts!) ♥
Mave
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SWEET BABY GIRL!!!
Lizzi
Aw, happy birthday to my littlest internet friend ;) I can’t wait to see her grow and become even cooler over the next year! :)
Rachel
Happiest of birthdays beautiful little Brooke! I hope your day was absolutely amazing! I’m sorry I’m late in wishing you a happy birthday, but I was in the delivery room of my new little niece, who now shares your birthday! I hope your birthday continues all month!
Azzurra
Happy birthday girl!!! Lots of love to your mum!! Jeane you are strong!!!
Katlin
Happy Birthday Brooke!!!! I’ve been thinking about her today bc not only is she adorable, but we are birthday buddies and this one was a big one for bothe of us… I am 30 and she is 1. Hope y’all had an awesome day!
Jessica M.
Happy Birthday Brooke! I cannot believe it has been a year already. You are one cute little girl and have one awesome Mama!
Heather
Happy Birthday little Brooke! You are beautiful, just like your mama!!!
Jen
Happy birthday Brooke!!! I hope it was wonderful and enjoyable for the whole family
Carly
Happy 1st birthday sweet Brooke! You are just the cutest little thing! I hope you had a wonderful day!
Christina
Happy birthday Brooke!
Yvonne
Happy birthday Brooke! You are too adorable! :)
Kelly
Happy Birthday Brooke!
Liz
Happy (late!) Birthday, Brooke!
Heidi
Happy late birthday, Brooke! I’m sorry I’m late to the game. I’m pretty sure she gets cuter with each picture you post. So darling!
(You and Brooke are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love and hugs from North Dakota.)
Hayley
Happy belated birthday Brooke! You are the cutest for sure! (I drove through Utah yesterday and today! Let’s say it was in honor of you! :D )