“In her tender and genuinely beautiful memoir, Kelle Hampton encourages us to not simply accept the unexpected circumstances of our lives, but to embrace them like the things we wished for all along.” —Matthew Logelin, New York Times bestselling author of Two Kisses for Maddy Bloom is an inspiring and heartfelt memoir that celebrates the beauty found in the unexpected, the strength of a mother’s love, and, ultimately, the amazing power of perspective. The author of the popular blog Enjoying the Small Things—named The Bump’s Best Special Needs Blog and The Blog You’ve Learned the Most From in the 2010 BlogLuxe Awards—Kelle Hampton interweaves lyrical prose and stunning four-color photography as she recounts the unforgettable story of the first year in the life of her daughter Nella, who has Down syndrome. Poignant, eye-opening, and heart-soaring, Hampton’s Bloom is an inspirational story ultimately about embracing life and really living it. How does a family’s world change in the instant of an unexpected diagnosis? An Unexpected Diagnosis: A raw, honest account of the first year of daughter Nella’s life after a birth diagnosis of Down syndrome, filled with both challenges and profound joy. Parenting a Child with Special Needs: Kelle’s journey from fear and uncertainty to celebrating the unique and beautiful path her family is on. From Blog to Book: Based on the award-winning blog Enjoying the Small Things, this memoir expands on beloved stories with new reflections and stunning photography. Family Stories: A poignant and beautifully written narrative that finds strength in vulnerability and proves that love is what truly defines a family.