Sweet Birthday Girl

My baby is one year old.

*sigh*

I'll admit - I am strugglin' with it! This year has passed too quickly.

I'm bracing for the trials of toddlerdom. No longer does my sweet baby girl hear the word "NO" and smile, OBEY, and move on to something else. Now she gives us that little impish grin while disobeying. She's also dabbled in the tantrum waters a few times. Seems like forever since we conquered this stage with her older brother.

I'm also bracing for the joys of toddlerdom. Walking, talking, seeing her personality come out more, and exploring every facet of her little world. In can be such a fun age! If this morning's birthday cupcake is any indication, she'll be diving into life full-force!

So here's a little of what our little princess is into right now...

Hannah, at age one you are walking most of the time. You fall frequently, but you get up every time without any frustration. You love babies, animals, wagon rides, swinging at the park, being outside, tea parties, books, baths, and music. You really love to dance and it cracks us up! Every time Jack goes upstairs without you, you call for him ("jaht jaht!"). You love for him to chase you around. Your favorite foods are ALL types of pasta, chicken, peaches, guacamole, green beans, and yogurt. You still generally eat everything we give you, but you are starting to avoid peas.

Right now you dislike hats and remove all bows the second they are put in your hair. Hannah, you love to flirt and wave at everyone in the stores. Ever since our camping trip where daddy let you bounce on the air mattress, you LOVE to bounce and climb on beds and couches! You like to "wrestle" a little with daddy and Jackson.

Above all else, you most prized possession is your little pink lovey blanket. Nothing calms you down faster! You cannot hold it without also sucking your thumb. I am so pleased that that is the only time you suck your thumb, though! We are currently on a serious hunt to find a duplicate just in case something were to happy to the beloved blankie.

You transitioned well to whole milk and we can't wait to turn your seat around later today. We hope you will enjoy being in the car more now! Hopefully the drive to the zoo tomorrow will be a breeze.

Happy Birthday, sweet baby girl!