Check out the skills... (She took her first step right after this picture was taken)
Glamma came to celebrate your special day with us.
We fired up the grill for shishkabobs...
Layla helped make your zucchini cake...
and also completed the decorating...
Pretty tasty!
Present time...
A little wooden gnome and his home...
and Mommy needle felted a pretty pink wool ball for you...
Glamma brought you a new pushcart. Look out, coming through...
Dearest baby girl,
You turned one year old today. I'm emotionally torn about how to feel about this. I love watching you grow and learn, but time seems to be flying by way too fast. You are definitely a mommy's girl, and I cherish every moment. Some of the highlights of the last few months include getting your first tooth on March 19th with 5 more quickly to follow. You figured out a wiggly worm army type crawl at 8 months which developed into an almost unexplainable "bear run" that you still prefer to use. You started standing toward the end of April and now even let go for 15-20 seconds at a time. And today you took your first step! You like to walk by pushing the dining room chairs along the floor and can say and Mama, Dada, more, and bah (Ball). You've started using some sign language too, which your big sister loves sharing with you. Since our attempted introduction of solids, we've had a roller coaster ride of problems which warrants it's own post. Suffice it to say, we took a break from those for several months. Since your doctors gave the green light to try again, you have had a variety of table foods but are still getting the majority of your nourishment from nursing. Mama's milk is obviously sustaining you quite well, as you are holding steady at the 92nd percentile.
Aelyn, I love you. I love to watch the special bond that you share with your sister grow stronger each day. I love how you jump in excitement when you hear daddy's footsteps hit the porch after his day at work. I love our shared cuddles all night long. I love how you reach your chubby little arms up high for a mama snuggle. I especially love getting kisses- even opened mouth drooly ones. I love you and can't wait to see what new adventures we get to experience together.
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2 comments:
Happy Birthday little one!!! She is growing so fast and so pretty!
happy (belated) birthday aelyn! seems like she has changed so much from the photos since the last time we saw you guys.
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