My big ONE year old!

My littlest little is a big ONE year old!!!!  We had a family birthday party complete with an obstacle course designed by big sister and one of Remi's favorite meals of chili and cornbread (cornbread just to make it a complete feeling meal--she really is just all about the chili).  We then had a yummy banana cream cheese frosting cake with blueberries (all favorites as well!).   Here are some of my favorite pictures from the occasion:

Big Sister was in charge of cake decorating 

Happy parents!

Cousin Wyatt and Remi working on the obstacle course 

It's my birthday, I can eat chili all over my face if I want to....

Cousin Ava stopping to read some books on top of the obstacle course 

Happy birthday Dearest Remi!!!

Eating cake like I'm a cake expert (but it's my first taste ever!)

That is one way to open presents.....

They love each other SSSOOO much!

It was a very fun party!  And I can't believe my baby is almost gone.  Remi is not quite walking yet but I expect it any day.  She does take unassisted steps here and there.  She went to the doctors for her one year check up and weighs 23 pounds and is 2 feet 6 inches tall.  She continues to be a very physical and opinionated goof.  She also has started throwing EVERYTHING.  If this girl is not a baseball player then I will be shocked.  She even plays fetch with herself where she throws something and then goes and gets it and then throws it again, etc. She loves when her big sister throws her stuff to go get.  We love this girl so much!  I can't wait to see what is in in store for her...  Happy first year of life and now your baby book is complete as well! xo

Sorry you are in your PJs for your last picture but it was hard to remember to take a picture during the day when you are a busy bee.  Happy 12 months to my favorite littlest lady!  We love you Roo! 

11 Months

We are so close to one year old mark right now that I am counting down the days until I can stop worrying about pumping so much milk and mourning every day simultaneously.  Remi took her first steps this month.  She was holding onto the book shelf and had a book in her hand.  Without even noticing she let go and took a few steps.  I made her do it again so I could take this picture:

But she has not done it since.  And if you try and make her do it she immediately sits down.  Things have been going smoothly.  Sleeping well.  Wearing 18mo-2yo clothes.  Interested in everything and rarely is in one spot for long.  Still VERY attached to her Dada.  Loving her sister.  Loving Rio puppy.  Good eater.  She drives me crazy at times.  Like constantly has to be pulling on my hair when she nurses (ouch) or throws food on the floor when she is done even though she knows the sign for "all done" or not allowing us to read her books because she wants to hold them.  BUT despite her "strong personality" we sure do have lots of love for this fiery spirit.  She smiles frequently, laughs hard, and has a very ticklish neck that I love to kiss.  We have been planning her first birthday which will be obstacle course race themed to match her active and daring personality.

11 month old Remi ROO!