I can't believe how much has happened in one year! I was a little sad to see her first year gone - she has been a HUGE bundle of joy for our family. We celebrated her birthday on the 14Th, late of course. I wanted to do a little more for her birthday, but I had been sick with the stomach flu - so you get what you get. I am impressed she even had a cake to eat. Here she is - weighing in at a whooping 17 lbs - and yes - still quite bald.

This is the Fu Manchu beard k made for her. I think she enjoyed eating it as much as her cake. The hat she is wearing is her only birthday gift. (this kid has a lame mom) Jenea made it for her, and it came in the mail the day of her celebration!

Of course I told k to decorate the cake. A flower - he is amazing :) ..

She has yet to take her first step. It just doesn't seem to be important to her. One day :). She does love to eat - what can I say - she takes after her mom. She also loves to sleep - another trait I can claim!

This time I knew I wasn't going to eat any cake. That made it much easier to watch them attack. Even Sushi is down with the tradition. Her face was smashed in first. Then she was glad to help shove her brothers face in.


We didn't want to leave anyone out.

I guess if you look like this at the end of your day - it has been a pretty good one! We love you little lady!