ONE!

We made it! Brooklyn turned ONE on Friday! What a difference a year makes! She's gone from this...

to this...

She's still the sweetest girl and we've had so much fun watching her grow over the past year (even though it doesn't feel like it's been nearly that long!)

On Friday we made a special breakfast of french toast and eggs, had lunch with Greg, let her open and play with a couple of presents and sang "Happy Birthday" many, many times!

On Saturday we had her first birthday party, which was lots of fun and a little overwhelming at the same time!

At one year old, Brooklyn is:

-walking/running

-saying "mama, dada, nah, and hey"

-wants to feed herself all the time

-mimics people (tries putting on our shoes, attempts dressing herself in our clothes or hers, undoes her diaper, 'talks' on the phone or an object she considers similar)

-hands objects to share with others

-uses signing for 'more' and 'all done'

-would prefer to eat fruit all day

-enjoys swimming and playing in the pool

-likes to help her mama with house chores!

-waves 'bye' although not usually on command

-points to things she wants (she's especially good at finding airplanes)

-plays chase, likes to slam dunk things and knock towers of things over

I think the list could go on and on. It's amazing how much she learns every day and how fast she picks up on things! Kinda scary too!

Here's to another wonderful, fun-filled year!