Open Season

Your birthday happens to fall on Opening Day for the deer hunting season. This is not a big deal for your dad and I, but for your Grandpa D..IT IS:) He missed the big day last year to be apart of your big day..your birth (THANK YOU) and arrived late this year to the hunting ground due to your birthday party. He told me that you could have been born on ANY OTHER DAY OF THE YEAR and it wouldn't have been a thing but OPENING DAY...really?! We might have to compromise with him next year so he is there bright and early opening day:) This is a pic of him hugging you goodbye on his way to get the big buck:

If your happy and you know it clap your hands...

So you aren't the happiest kid when you are on the changing table. It usually takes some tricks on your caregivers part to get everyone through the experience. Some of your favorite distractions are "If your happy and you know it" song, getting your stinkers, and blowing kisses on your tummy. These distraction techniques tend to make you smile and help you to shake the changing table funk....

Hollerin and trying to get off the table



DISTRACTED by Aunt Shannon

Bath Time

At this point, you still take baths in the kitchen sink. It seems to be the easy way to get the job done. This is something you and I do every other day. It's our thing. You favorite thing to do is reach for objects outside the sink that aren't your toys. (which is a common thing for you...wanting things that you aren't supposed to have) Here are some pics captured on Aunt Kate's camera:

" I'm gonna get your stinkers"

I called your dad while at was at work yesterday to check in about your day. (cuz I miss you tremendously when I am at work) He told me this story...
Dad: "I was sitting on the floor and Harper came up to me and started rubbing my feet and kissing me toes"
Mom: "eewww that's gross"
Dad: "I know right that's what I told her, "yucky", but then I realized that she was gettin my stinkers"
Mom: "ahh that's too precious, she was just imitating what we do every day to her"

Birhday Bash part 2

I am so overcome that it was been one year since you were in mommy's tummy. Overwhelmed with emotion, it's been quite an amazing year! You are growing into your own little lady with so much energy, attitude, and pure energy for life. You have learned so much this past year from smiling, giggling, bear crawling, walking, talking and being mischeivious. You are an increbible sleeper, going down around 7p and usually not waking until 7a. Naps have gotten so much better as well. This took some sleep training on our part but the outcome is GREAT! In the beginning of your life the changing table was your favorite place in the house and now you HATE it. The only time you don't fuss is when you just wake up, otherwise it takes a lot of singing and distraction to keep you happy while getting your pants changed. You are dancing, kicking the ball, crawling up the stairs at grandma & grandpa's house, playing peek a boo, and giving open mouthed kisses. The only thing that you will drink out of your sippy cup is water. When we put milk or juice, you look at us like "what the heck is this" and refuse to drink it. The minute we put water in it, you start chugging. It's a good thing don't get me wrong, but it will be a challenge to get you off the bottle due to this preference. We are learning so much from you and continue to feel humbling blessed to have you in our life. We had a fantastic time at your birthday party and were surrounded by our family and friends!!! Over 40 people who love us and you were there to celebrate your life and for that we are forever grateful. Happy Birthday Peanut Butter jelly. We love you to pieces!!

Birthday bag that matches birthday dress (thx aunt patti), awesome sock monkey (cousin Erik & Emily), and a binky for a melting birthday girl

Admiring one of your many gifts (thx to everyone)

Playin with your alphabet pal:)

Putting your hands in the cake, checkin it out

YUMMY sugar

All the adults watching and you give them this look....

followed by this irresistible face:)

Birthday Bash

We celebrated your 1st birthday in Nebraska with family and friends. Momma is exhausted from the fun filled weekend, the snow storm drive this morning (which was intense scary), and the 10 hour work day today. So here is a glimpse of the festivities:

Clinging to momma due to new environment/A LOT OF ADULTS

Getting ready to eat Valentino's Buffet

You love to watch Baby Einstein ("First Moves" & "First Signs) so we thought it was only appropriate to celebrate your b-day Baby Einstein style! I loved how the cake turned out.
More to come about your day:)

Dancin Dalmation

The Four Seasons

Halloween Day was another great day of festivities. We visited Grandpa King and Aunt Kayleigh, watched the Huskers barely take a victory, you dressed up as a Dalmation to hand out candy, and we tucked you in tightly with grandma & grandpa Dorsey. While you were sleeping...Daddy, Mommy, and your Aunties got all dressed up and headed out to a friends house for a Halloween Party. We stayed out late and had a rough go on Sunday due to the rockin time we had. You dad was the star of the night, brave enough to sing while the band jammed behind him. Hopefully you get those genes because momma can't carry a tune to save my life:)

Where the Wild Things Are

Hallo-eve we went to the bookstore Aunt Kate manages (Indigo Bridge Books) and joined in on there Where the Wild Things Are festivities/Halloween Party. There was story time, craft making, and a Wild Rompess parade. You were the cutest little chick and were waddling around checking out all the kiddos. Aunt Kate led groups on a parade through the building where we clapped, stomped, and roared. It was a fun time had by all. The night ended with Grandpa & Grandma Dorsey reading to you.