I have no idea how it happened,
but somehow my baby girl turned one year old today!
Wasn't it only last week that I brought her home from the hospital?
Oh sweet baby girl.
You have been a delight from the very first moment that you joined our family.
We love you for all of your adorableness and silliness.
I love that you love to eat.
And not just eat,
but you love to feed yourself just about anything that I put in front of you.
Now, if only we could convince you
that your left over food, water cup and plate
do NOT belong on your head once you're full.
xo
I love that you love to go to bed!
It's still such a pleasure to share those last moments at the end of the day
when you are fresh out of the bathtub and dressed in your cozy sleepers.
You will happily play while I prepare your bottle
and then grab for it as soon as you see that it's ready.
After the most wonderful cuddles while you drink,
you make it very clear that you want nothing other than your bed.
I love the snuggle that I steal as I carry you into your room
and lay you in your crib.
It's always the same.
Your left thumb goes in your mouth,
your right hand reaches for your sleepy blankie
and then you roll onto your belly and stick your bum up into the air.
And that's it.
You're often asleep before I leave the room.
This routine is SUCH a pleasure.
Thank you sweet sweet girl!
xo
I also love your for being so much fun.
You are incredibly silly and love an audience for showing off.
When ever you hear music,
you instantly stop what you're doing to rock out;
head banging and all.
If you see your sister doing something silly,
you bust into fits of giggles and then cannot resist being her copy cat.
You are so good at splashing in the bathtub
that Mommy rarely escapes bath time without being dripping wet.
You laugh at anything and everything that is funny
and smile at each and every friendly face that you see,
familiar or not.
I could go on and on.
My list of things that I love about you has no end.
Your daddy, big sister and I love you to the moon and back
and feel so blessed to have shared that past year with you.
We look forward to watching you grow and grow and grow!
Happy first birthday baby girl!
xo
xo
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| The birthday girl! |
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| Can I play with the camera now that I'm one?? |
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Our one year old napped in the room she will be sharing with her big sister
for the first time! |
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| The birthday girl's favorite new trick is to put things on her head! |
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| Success! |
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Birthday supper.
We think her rosy cheeks mean we may be working on a fifth tooth? |
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It was impossible to get a clear shot of Elliotte playing with her balloon.
She was shaking it like a crazy woman! |
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| Look who came to visit for Elliotte's birthday!!! |
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| Helping the big kids cook dinner for the moms, dads and Nana. |
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Gazing out the window at all of the snow,
while having a heart to heart with her Uncle Harold. |
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What a treat!!!
Elliotte was fortunate enough to end her very first birthday
with Nana giving her her bottle and putting her to bed.
I'm not sure which of these two enjoyed it more! |
PS. Thank you to everyone that called and sent their love and presents to our little Miss Elliotte.
She is so blessed to be surrounded by so much love in her little life!
