Sunday, September 20, 2009

Happy Birthday, Baby M

My little baby girl...
I can hardly believe you are a year old already. How time flies. You've grown so much from the tiny 7lbs you were when you were born...



This month has been filled with wonder... exploration of the world around you. I've found out I need to close my pantry door or you climb right inside without my knowing it, wanting to see what it's all about. You will crawl over just about anything, even things I would consider rather painful for your little knees (like gravel). You love to try new foods, and will eat just about anything we put in front of you... unless you tasted something you like just a few seconds earlier, then how DARE we try to feed you something else.

You love to brush your teeth... all FOUR of them. Those last two just popped right out this month... and you seem to enjoy having them as we quite often hear you grind those front teeth together, making some strange clicking noise. You love to bite off crackers and cookies now, and really enjoy finger foods.

You've been sleeping through the night for months now, and even spending the night away at grandma and grandpa's yesterday didn't hinder you one bit. Such a big girl!

I believe you've started talking... saying actual words, although I'm having a difficult time recognizing some of them. I've noticed that when I get your sippy cup and ask you if you want your juice, you reach out your hands and seem to say 'duse'... so I'm assuming that your first 'word' is 'juice', although I cannot be certain.

You walk... although you forget you can and would much rather cruise on all fours. You love to stand and clap, adore animals (especially dogs) and music... and watching my bright colored video games. You enjoy going where you can on your own... like climbing up the stairs, and sliding back down them. I didn't have to baby proof the house much due to you being a rather good listener. Sure, you've tested me a number of times, but you know which areas are off limits, and you are really good at sticking to it. After all, your toys are more fun.

Happy first birthday, my little sweetheart. May you always have the joy we see in your face every day.


1 1/2 months


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9 months


10 months


11 months

And NOW for her birthday photos!

Surprisingly... you didn't even get terribly dirty!

Happy sweet first birthday, my little princess!

6 comments:

Lisa Miller said...

Happy Birthday baby M... how cute! They do grow up fast huh...

I know what you mean about the dancing part... I HATE dancing. Not so much that I hate it I guess, but because I'm always afraid I will look like an idiot out there trying..LOL.

You should give Zomba a shot. It's so fun!

Caffeinated Weka said...

How beautiful! I have really enjoyed getting to know you and your little treasure through your blog. Here's to many more years of celebrating. :-)

Becky said...

I love the gallory of pictures!

The one of you kissing her is absolutly beautiful. It gave me goosebumps:)

And that little butterfly at the end is adorable...ready to start an adventure of a new year!

Melanie said...

I can't believe she is already a year old! Happy Birthday, sweet girl!

Beth in NC said...

She is soooo beautiful! Happy Birthday little one!!!

She will be 4 before you know it!

Lacey said...

Has it really been a year already? REALLY?!?!

I have fallen in love with your little princess over all these months, so precious!

These pictures were absolutely priceless, what a cutie!