My sweet little girl! I cant believe you are one now and I am having a hard time admitting that you have grown so much. Its hard to deny it when I look at the proof in pictures but that doesn't make it any less hard to accept.
You were the sweetest little thing in the hospital. No one could stop staring at you, especially me. Your sweet cheeks and lips were, and still are, so hard to stop kissing and nuzzling.
Everyone was instantly in love with you. Especially Riley Bug. She finally had her sister with her and she, like the rest of us, could not stop kissing and holding you. You were best friends from the beginning!
(September)
Watching you sleep was so calming. You attached to your Daddy and the second you got into his arms you would drift into sleep and neither of us could look away!
(October)
You have the biggest smile that just keeps getting bigger and brighter. Your grandpa says that when you smile your whole body smiles with you. That is the whole truth. You start wiggling your body and hands and when you're happy you just cant hold still.
(November)
Your personality is contagious. When you are feeling goofy everyone feels goofy and when you are sad we cant help but feel sad with you.
(December)
You are smarter than words. Everyday Daddy and I are surprised by the things you have learned to do.
(January)
You love your thumb very much! I hope this habit doesn't stick for too much longer but it sure is cute now! It doesn't matter what you are doing your thumb is in your mouth almost all day. While your laughing, eating, playing or sleeping!
(February)
You just keep getting more gorgeous every stinkin' day.
Proof.......
(March)
(April)
You have the most beautiful olive green color eyes! When the sun hits them just right they are the most beautiful color green. I don't know how both of my girls ended up escaping the brown eyes but I am so glad you did!
(May)
Poor girl, you cant grow hair fast enough and you don't like things touching your head! If you end up like me you are going to bald until you are 4. Sorry for that trait! You will just have to get used to head bands!
(June)
You LOVE the water. The first time we went to the splash pad you weren't quite sure about it but it really grew on you. You love to play in the water whatever form it comes in! The first few times we went to the pool you were so relaxed. Daddy and I could have held you the whole time and just wade and you were happy! Now, though, you think you are a pro swimmer. You have tried letting go of anyone holding you and sticking your head under the water all by yourself and kicking your legs to swim! You are a fish! I hope you still love it as much next year!
(July)
You have THE BEST facial expressions. When I take pictures of you I love to just keep the camera on you for a few minutes to see exactly what faces you will pull next! I cant stop watching you all day for the same reason!
(August)
(Yes this is the dress I made for her and this is my attempt at a quick indoor photo shoot with horrible lighting. She is still cute no matter what though!)
I love you Mak. You are so sweet and I cant wait to see what the next year holds!
