Ami Cake Smash | Gold and Black

Ami celebrated one year with a special gold and black themed cake smash.  They refer to her as their pot of gold in this sweet portrait of her surrounded by her family.   I want to share a poem her mother posted that describes her perfectly as a down syndrome angel baby:

“We’ve got an issue here ”the quality control angel called out. “What’s the problem?” asked God, in a voice that already seemed to calm the concern. “It looks like an extra chromosome – one, two – yes, right here, an extra one.” Now smiling, God answered, “That’s not a quality concern. It is a distinction. The manual addresses it. You’re new on the line, aren’t you?” “Why yes, this is my first day,” apologized the angel – searching through the manual for any reference to this. “I’ll talk you through it…there are just a few assembly modifications. First, locate the hug sensors. Do you see the dial?” “Yes, right here. Oh, I think I tickled her.” “Turn it up.” “How much?” “All the way.” “Done.” “Now locate the two smile triggers – they are located on either side of that cute little button nose.” “I found them.” “Adjust them a little closer to the surface. Closer, closer, perfect!” “Is that it?” Asked the obedient angel. “Almost,” answered God. Now, very gently, open her heart. That’s it. Measure two, no, make it three extra scoops of love.” “Will it fit? She’s so tiny!” “Oh, these little hearts stretch incredibly. It will fit.” “Done. Is that it?” “One more thing. Move her from the random distribution belt to the select premium belt. These little ones aren’t given to just anyone.” “There. She’s done and ready to go,” announced the angel.