She's 1!!!

Little love,

As cliche a this is...I cannot believe you are one. This year flew by (I suppose that's why everyone said it would). It was without a doubt the best year of my life, not that there haven't been struggles, but having you around made everything worth it. I wouldn't change a single thing I've done because it could change who you are and I LOVE who you are.

The night before your birthday I took a final picture of my 11 month old:

And the next morning I got a shot of my 1 year old:

 

Here's your 12 month progression:

For your birthday we had multiple parties (one is yet to come, pictures to be posted when we get there). The first was at Aunt T's pool, it was fun, even though the weather didn't cooperate entirely. You got some fantastic presents and your friends/family came out to support you. You didn't totally smash your cake, but you did dig your feet in and make a total mess. You don't totally understand the candle concept, you tried to put it out with your fingers, but your brother was there to help.

 

There are several good videos on you tube from this party, here's your first birthday song:

Here's a link to the rest of your pictures: https://plus.google.com/photos/105540854075305581147/albums/6029281299280346705

On your official birthday I woke up at 2:23 and came and wished you a happy first birthday. Then went back to bed. Your brothers came in first thing in the morning to see if you grew. Apparently you did. We then hung out around the house with Daddy and took a nap before our big day. Daddy got you a box of your favorite candy's (wafer rattles) which you love to chew on. When you woke up we went and saw Baba:

Baba and Uncle Tom gave you gift cards which we used on a Babies R US run later in the day. We let you pick out your presents, you seem to have a new fascination with stuffed animals as you'd take anything we handed you and you'd cuddle it. You endued up with a very soft new frog blanket (it got decided as soon as you proceeded to chew on him.  We got also got you some new clothes, books, shoes, and other necessities. You loved it.

For lunch we went to Gunther Toody's, you didn't eat a whole lot, but you did love your hat and the sweet potato fries.

 

After lunch Aunt T and I took you to monkey bizness. This is where me and your Daddy met. You got to climb around and go down the slides. Now that you've decided to go down slides on your stomach you've decided you like them. 

 

We took a walk after Monkey Bizness and you FINALLY fell asleep. You had a very busy day. When you woke up we wrapped up your birthday at Saucy Noodle. You were in rare form, hi fiving, playing peek-a-boo, chatting, waving, etc. Apparently you were in an extremely happy mood. You had a fever at the time so it was all the more impressive. You are one fantastic baby.

I hope you know how much you are loved sweet pea. We had a fantastic first birthday and can't wait for the grand finale party this Sunday. I love you more than words little bug. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!