my baby's 1st birthday... 🥹 

can’t believe Kaia is a year old already. time goes by so fast🥺🩷

It’s so bittersweet to know she is a year old. It still feels like yesterday that you announced you were pregnant with little Kia . But nonetheless she is growing up with the most beautiful hearted parents. ❤️

You both laughing together was so precious. And crying together over her no longer being a baby. What a sweet example of marriage and partnership. ❤ HBD Kaia girl! And HBD Jess for the amazing work of bringing her into the world💪🏼

aw jess😭😭🥹 it’s so clear to see you were destined to be a mom, such sweet moments 🥹

I heard a mom say she often tells her kid, “I’m going to miss you” because she knows who they are in this moment will be gone and will be replaced by a kid with new interests, personality, or needs. Such a bittersweet and beautiful part of parenting. 💕

I'm crying watching Jess cry 🥹❤️ Makaiah is so lucky to have you! Big hug from Italy❤️🇮🇹

I don’t know why did I cry with Jess 😭😭🩷🩷

Milo is like “why didn’t you cry when I turned one” 😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️

Remembering their first videos together and now Kaia is one year old! ❤ such a beautiful journey they have had! Thank you for letting us into your world with so much love!

it is honestly so beautiful how incredible you two are as parents ... just the little intentional things you guys do like writing letters for kaia to read one day and making a baby scrapbook for her is so heartwarming, because it is going to mean so much to her, and she'll cherish it for the rest of her life. i wish my parents did things like this for me, because i feel like I'm just disconnected from my own childhood, and don't have that many pictures. what a lovely family you guys have, so happy for you

I feel like I just brought my daughter home from the hospital yesterday....and now she is 19 years old, living on her own n her 2nd year at college. I get so emotional and happy when she comes home...it fills my heart. So, enjoy each day....and each season because they are all different and special and time flies so enjoy it!

Can’t believe she is a year old already🥹🥹time flies by so fast. I love you guys so much❤️❤️. I pray that u live a long, healthy and prosperous life Jess ❤️❤️. You guys are such good parents

I love how you're so intentional and good in celebrating 🤎

One year since you brought your beautiful daughter into the world! ❤️ Congrats to you & Gabe for conquering one year of parenthood, & of course, happy 1st birthday Makaiah! 🥰🎉

"She is gonna love it, if she doesn't we will"😂😂 love these two. Happy Birthday day kaia

my baby girl would have turn 1 year old in march this year… sadly she died at the end of my pregnancy, she was born sleeping. Jess saying how she feels happy getting to see her baby girl grow and acknowledging the blessing of celebrating birthdays made my heart really warm ❤ I hear so many people always saying they want their children to stop growing and staying little and it makes me sad.. they have no idea what they are saying and how much it hurts us loss parents. I wish your precious girl a happy birthday 🥰🎈

I was smiling watching this whole video! 🥹 you and gabe laughing while putting up the easel, him comforting you while you’re crying, the intentional little details you put together for the party. this was SO sweet to watch! also you and gabe remind me so much of my boyfriend and I and it makes me so excited for my future with him! love you guys!

Jess is such a sweet mum & so relatable. 🤍 Mourning babyhood but knowing toddlerhood is going to be so much fun. Love being able to watch your journey as a mum

I love how well you let us into yours and Makaia's life while still respecting her privacy on the vlogs. Happy 1st birthday Kaia! 💖

I admire Jess so much. The way she thinks about life is remarkable. So much gratitude and optimism. I'm glad I've been following her for 6 years, seeing her grow up is beautiful, and I'm so happy for her. Happy belated birthday Kaia and Jess!!!🎉❤ P.S. The best birthday present for her are hers parents❤

Omg I just love love Jess for how she's doing everything she's doing, all about her is kind, aesthetic and godly🥺💕

Ahh Jess! This is so sweet and special 😢🥹 I can’t believe that’s she’s one and it has been so fun to see you be a mum to her. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and you’re such a light! I never get tired of your videos and I look up to you so much. Your home decor style and so amazing and I love all the neutrals in your home. I can’t wait for your podcast with Gabe and I know that it’ll be one of my top favorites! I’ll always listen to it and I can’t wait to hear the first episode! Ilysm and I hope you’re having an amazing day 💕

I’ve been watching you and Gabe since the very beginning, and I’ve always known the two of you would be amazing parents one day… and now the day is here, and your girl is 1 ❤ She has no idea, at this time, that her parents have both sacrificed, and crossed oceans to be together, are the most amazing, empathetic, wonderful God loving parents she could be blessed with… but one day, she will know. Happy 1st birthday to your little girl, and congratulations to you and Gabe 🥰

this whole video is just beautiful and wholesome

Happy birthday Makaiah Lou! Couple million people love you already ❤️

Happiest birthday, Kaiah! ♥️ Jess starts crying. Gabe starts crying. I start crying 😭😭

I’m just getting such a rush of memories ;Jess announcing her pregnancy, you guys moving, setting up her room even before she’s there so so perfectly, makaiah’s first pumpkin patch, her first flight, your families meeting her through all the highs and lows you guys have just given her the best environment to grow into she is blessed to have you guys. Happiest birthdayyyy Makaiah, you are so so loved❤️❤️

Seeing Jess preparing gifts for the little babies is so sweet

I'm so happy for you and your lovely family,may you all continue to strive towards THE LIGHT.

Happy birthday makaiah 💖

I cried so much during this video. One day, I want to be such an amazing mom like you Jess!

i love seeing you in your motherhood era. it’s so beautiful and you are born to be a mother.

the cake is just perfection Jess 🥹💗 can't believe how quickly time has flown by. It's been so lovely see you become a mommy ✨

I felt the exact same way when my daughter turned 1, I actually cried watching you cry 😢 but it gets fun and you'll see her grow and that love you feel will also grow. She'll start to really develop her little personality and before you know it, she'll be talking your ears off, asking you sooo many questions, and just being your mini bestie. Happy Belated Birthday to you both! ❤🎉❤🎉

Happy Birthday Makaiah!

I sooooo love this little fam so much! ❤

This is emotional. As your baby turns a year older you will cherish and reminise those years that she a small baby.

I've been crying too, my baby girl turns 1 next week , and i can confirm that the emotions are so strange, logic has no part in this at all ! LOL ... so knowing I'm not the only one just makes me feel so much better. Everything looked amazing , all the thought and time and pure love that was put into this is definitely showing.

Today i was watching all ur videos from beginning and seeing Makaiah already one year old making me emotional.yours is a type of family everyone and anyone will manifest ❤.Thank u soo much jess mama for such beautiful video 🥰

You guys have come so far and I'm privileged to have witnessed it all. Happy belated Makaiah 💓 grow to be the amazing and beautiful girl you were born to be 💕

Crying with you. It's such a blessing when our baby's get big but can't help but be emotional at the same time. 💕💕

Wow, Jess you are so talented and just show how much you and Gabe love your daughter. I would be crying too!! That party is so cute and all the little details!

this was so sweet. you're such great parents.

It's so sweet to see you enjoy Kaia's birthday like you're re-living your own childhood days! You are so thoughtful, Your daughter is blessed to have such parents!

so wholesome!! it's so beautiful to see you as mum showing so much love and care tgt with Gabriel!

you're my role model not only as a person but also as a mom. I don't have kids yet, but I hope and pray that when the day comes, I can be as good as you. i've learned a lot from you.🥺💓

wow I've been watching you guys for years now to see your baby be 1 is amazing, it's a blessing,. hope she grows up happy and healthy

aww happy birthday and love you both ❤

Happy 1st year to Makaiah 🤍 And happy 1st year anniversary of becoming the sweetest parents. You are all blessed to have eachother.

Time flies. You guys are taking such great care of Makaiah. What a beautiful party setup. Amazing job on that.

watched this while at work and yes I cried when you cried 🥲 happy birthday to Makaiah and happy one year of parenthood to you guys! sending hugs all the way from sweden 💖

Oh mama it’s so okay to cry! I cried with you just thinking about my 4 month old turning 1 next year so your feelings are very validated! 🥹 happy 1st birthday makaiah & happy 1 year of parenting! it’s bittersweet but you’re doing a good job 🫶🏼

I finished watching Jess and Gabriel’s video just now and now you uploaded this video?🥹❤️🥳 Happy birthday to you and Kaia🥰❤️

this is so bittersweet to watch 🥹 my son turns one this month and I’ve been crying already. I totally understand how Jess feels. It’s a huge milestone for them but for us, we just don’t want them to grow up 🥺 Happy (late) birthday kaia 🤍

Remember, the days are long, but years are short, treasure every single moment momma🥹🥹🥹 HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY Makaiah ❤

Jess seems like the most amazing mom in the world, makaiah is so lucky to have her ❤

Milo just sitting there like “mom Kaia just upstairs” lol cutest vlog ever. Happy Birthday Kaia! 🥳 Happy 1 year been parents Jess and Gabe 🩷

Jess crying; I just wanted to hug her.🥺 And that tile thing is so cool, as is her very own ball pit! I want a ball pit room now as an adult haha.

How quick 🥲 such a beautiful girl with amazing parents!! Xx

Happy Birthday baby girl you are so special and such a gift 💖. May the Lord bless you today and always 🙏 To Jess and Gabe ; It is very surreal when your first precious gift from God turns 1 . A child is a blessing from the Lord and it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed with joy, sadness, love, and excitement as your newborn turns into a one year old. As a stay at home mama it goes by so fast even watching every waking hour of your child ! Just know that you are both so blessed to have the gift of being parents!! God bless your beautiful family always 🙏 From our family to yours!

Aww mommy.. You're such a good mom. She definitely will be growing up with beauty and as kind as you both

Happy Blessed Birthday, Makaiah Lou! ❤

I know exactly how you feel when you're crying about her growing up. I have a 19 month old. I've learned to call it "a good mommy cry" haha. It'll keep coming with the milestones, like first time in the crib, first time sleeping on her own (without rocking and things), first time in the church nursery, first time doing this and that. It's so bittersweet, because there's so much joy and pride that they're growing up strong, healthy, and happy. But agh! We want them to stay so sweet and little all the time and they don't. That's okay. I've asked other moms how to cope with the "overwhelming emotions" that come from this. As a Christian, I was reminded to look at the eternal perspective. They grow up and they're a soul entrusted to you, that you may grow them up in the fear and instruction of the Lord. Focus hard on the eternal, how you'll love and discipline and model the obedient Christian life for your daughter. Think of colossians 3:1-4, and the rest of the chapter, it tells how to live. I was also reminded that motherhood is a gift, but it's also not for my own selfish desires. I've found in not wanting my daughter to grow up, I tend to hold her back from pursuing the next milestone, like sleeping in her own room. It's driven by fear and selfishness, knowing that she will sleep better but I want her to stay with me. That's just an example. I hope that's helpful to you. Some things to consider from a mommy who's a little ahead of you :) my mistakes and learning and counsel I've gotten. Enjoy your sweet gift to the fullest, as I will enjoy mine!

Honestly, Jess is such a great mum! Super intentional too🔥🔥❤️❤️ Giving me lots of ideas when I do become a mum in future. I will definitely rewatch this for my one year old’s party.

i love how jess was casually singing when she was doing the cards and gabe sang too while u guys were “building” the easel. u guys are really made for each other! 😍 and happy 1st birthday makaiah! been watching ur videos since those ldr days. love all the way from south east asia, malaysia 🇲🇾💕

Happy birthday makaiah 🥳

Jess you are such a amazing mother kaia is so lucky to have a mother like you what a blessing you are to her 💕

Awww happy birthday girlypop! Congratulations to you guys for being parents for a year🩷🎀💕☁️✨

It's just so wholesome to see you guys like this! Have been watching you guys since 2018. So happy for you guys! Sending love & light ❤

this is so wholesome 🥺💌 i can’t believe she’s one already!!

I always remember with my daughter, you look forward to the next phase but you mourn the phase they’re leaving. Happy 1st birthday baby girl! 🥳💕

They grow up slowly but quickly. 🥹 Makaiah has a wonderful beautiful family.❤

Happy Birthday to your baby girl, Jess & Gabriel

can't believe she's one already, i cried when you cried😭 ive been watching gabe since vine and then you once you came into his life, time isn't real i swear! also you look like such a mom at the end and i mean that in the nicest way possible

Oh Jess! We as mamas all have that emotional moment when our baby turns one! I know I was an emotional mess when my son turned one. It truly is a blessing to see the, grow up and learn and explore but there’s just something so special about their first year of life that as moms, we’ll treasure in our hearts forever

been watching you guys for so long! wanna have a rs like yours. ❤ it makes me so happy seeing you both grow and mature 😢😢 belated happy birthday kaia, you are so blessed to have parents like jess and gabe ♡ more blessings for you guys, stay safe 💖

it's crazy happy birthday kaia! my mom was literally crying to me this morning (i turned 18 this year n im leaving my family to move to college soon) n she was like it seem like yesterday when you just turned one as a baby

omg Jess you're so sweet. I love your little family so much!! seeing this makes me excited for my future. Thank you so much for sharing her first b-day🥲

Happy birthday to baby Kaia 💕 wow my baby will be one in November and watching you talk about it made me cry . What a wild emotional journey is being a momma. Happy year to you too momma! 💕

Those first birthday tears are so real 🥲 my son turned 1 in April and I genuinely thought I would never stop crying 😂❤ it’s so bittersweet

This was such a sweet video! I can’t believe she’s one!!

I did a scrapbook for my nephew for his 1st birthday. I literally had 500 plus photos of his first year of life and I did it month by month and it is such a memorable keep sake. Now he is 2 and it’s like where has the time gone ! Love the little moments of him learning though it’s amazing to be a part of that

Happy birthday Makaiah 🎉🎉🎉

I just love watching your vlogs. They're so filled up with love. Happy birthday Kaia!

jess! AS ALWAYS you are so beautiful throughout the entire video, but i have to say when you cut to the day on the party and your hair was pulled back, there was something about the glow in your face, ur top/dress, and your smile that was just so kind, full of beauty, and motherly!! you are an awesome momma and God shines through you. also i have to say, i never comment on videos, but i've been watching you and gabe since 2020 and i just love how you guys cherish every moment in life. it's very inspiring. love you guys! 🤍🤍

Lmao aww when you said you invited her baby "friends" my heart just melted lol so fucking cute ❤️

I am crying. I am so happy for you both. I was in school when I started watching you guys & I recently started working full time. Seeing you grow makes me realise I am growing up too. I love you ❤

Awwww 🥺❤️ Jess crying gave me chills

I started crying too🥹🤧 Happy birthday makaiah!🫶🏽

Still can’t believe makaiah is a officially a toddler 🥹😭🩷

Happiest birthday Makaiah Lou 🤍 Best wishes and God bless!

Congratulations on your first anniversary of motherhood! Happy birthday Kaia.

You guys seem like amazing parents! Happy bday to Makaiah x

Awe 🫢🥰💞 She's 1 years old now!! Awesome 💞 Happy Birthday Makaia 💞🥳🎂🫶💝 Prayers for many more and many blessings on your special day little princess 👸🏼💐 you have the best mama and papa in the world 💓 God bless you all 💝

Happiest Birthday Baby girl ❤🎂

Baby Kaia is a year old!!! 🥹 The fact that you’re in tears emotional about this (what mom wouldn’t be) but you guys are still able to laugh and joke is so wholesome ☺️☺️ I don’t know whether to laugh or cry with you 😄

Aww Happy Birthday! She’s got some amazing parents! 🥰🌸💖🌸💖🌸💖🌸💖🌸💖🌸💖🌸

this is too much for my heart to take, i love you so much Jess, and so happy for you and Gab and ofc Makaiah 🥰🥰🥰

oh my gosh this vlog is so wholesome!! 🥺 and the party decorations? everything's so cute!!!

Crying watching this! Such great parents!! 🥹❤️❤️❤️