Abby's First Birthday!!

Happy Birthday Sweet Abby!!  Well, it's one day late, but we were too busy celebrating yesterday for Mommy to write a post :)  So hard to believe our Baby Girl is one!  Of course at the same time, I can't remember or imagine life without you.  You have brought us so much joy and love and happiness.  There have been so many exciting milestones and adventures this past year, including walking just in time for your birthday!  For the last three weeks or so, you've been taking a few steps here & there, but all of a sudden you're a real walker.  Sure, you fall down every ten or twelve steps, but you shake it off and pull yourself right back up.  I know everyone says I should wish you'd wait, but I'm excited about the new walking.  It's so much fun and hey, it keeps you from skinning your knees & putting holes in your pants! 

Yesterday's birthday started with a marathon doctor's appointment, the highlight of which was your ear piercing.  You did so good and only cried for a minute.  And your earrings are such a pretty & feminine touch to the already beautiful you. 

Your friend Jake and his parents came over after work and those of us that eat table food enjoyed pizza.  But don't worry, at this point in your life your banana was delicious!  Nana then joined us for opening a few presents and a practice run at eating cupcakes.  I'm not sure why I was so worried, but for some reason Mommy thought you might not eat your cupcake at your party.  I'm still not sure how much actually went in your mouth, but you certainly did a good job of making a mess and that's all anyone really cares about anyways!

Your party's not until next weekend, which has been very hard to explain to your big brother.  But it's going to be a fun couple of weeks filled with birthdays and partys and love and family and friends.  We love you so much Baby Girl and we are so blessed to have you as our sweet and joyful and happy and beautiful daughter.  Happy First Birthday Abby Caroline!!