Happy Birthday to Me

I had a great first birthday party today! I wish you all could have been there.

I woke up from my nap and put on my party clothes and was very happy until the birthday hats came out. Then I adjusted to my hat and was all smiles for awhile. When we went to do the cake I got a little overwhelmed and shed some tears, but boy did the cake and ice cream cheer me up! I shoveled in (literally) two small pieces of cake and LOVED it. Unfortunately my first party outfit took a beating-- the velvet pants had cake mashed into them when Mom removed the high chair tray. Luckily I had another outfit I wanted to wear.

Thank you for all of the nice gifts everyone brought and sent. I hardly know where to begin playing or what to wear next. Aunt Suzie, I particularly liked the giant legos!

New Picture

We had a busy weekend and hardly had time to take any pictures. Today I went to have my professional photos done for my one-year old picture (and Christmas). I am sending a preview of the funny one. You can see all of my little teeth, including #7 which is just coming in on the bottom.

I am walking like crazy- from one side of the room to the other and keeping Mom & Dad very busy! I also am saying more things that sound like words and looked right at Dad and said "Dada" this morning.

We are all looking forward to seeing many of you next weekend for my birthday party, and will miss everybody who can't come. We will send some pictures of course!

A Little Under the Weather

Hi everyone. I have been a little sick the last few days, so I wasn't able to send my usual Sunday report. Mom & Dad thought I was better this morning and then when we were on Step 6 of the 7 steps of our morning routine, I puked all over Mom. Unfortunately, we were both already dressed for the day. Aside from the puking this morning, I have been pretty close to my normal, energetic self and I have developed an addiction to grape pedialyte.

Mom stayed home with me this morning and Daddy came home at lunch. Aside from playing with my socks, I also wedged my bum into my hippo walking toy and kind of got stuck. I tried to play it cool by looking nonchalant and patting my knees with my hands, but I think Mom was on to me! Hopefully I can go back to school tomorrow.