The Big Birthday

This is the little 6 pound and 5 ounce bundle of joy that we brought home a year ago. Really?? Where has the last year gone!? Olivia has grown so much and Hays and I actually survived the first year. This year has been full of sleepless nights, lots of rocking and singing, more picture taking than we have ever done, getting so excited over things like burps and big poopies, cheering the little girl on for the slightest accomplishment, watching Sesame Street at 5 am, changing diapers and changing more diapers, kissing cheeks more in one day than we could ever count, staring at God's beautiful work, trying every kind of baby food, changing more diapers, calling moms for desperate advice, cleaning poopie out of the bath tub, reading books, playing and more playing and the list could go on for days and days. How I do wish this year would have gone by a tad slower but how I have so enjoyed every minute of being a mommy to this little (now big) bundle of pure joy. Oh, Olivia, will you ever know how much me and your daddy love you?? One day...when you have your own bundle of joy...you'll know.

 Her birthday party was great and it could not have been a more perfect day. It was perfect weather with a high of 74 and lots of sunshine (nothing like the weather last year). We rented out the club house in our neighborhood so everyone could be invited to join the birthday fun. We had lots of family and friends there, including about 15 kids under the age of 5 (yes, it was CRAZY). The party theme was pink and white with cupcakes. Very girly for the little lady. What a bittersweet day!

Happy First Birthday sweet tater...We love you!

Our Big Girl

Just having some fun with the Tupperware.

First time facing forward...what a new experience.

 What a big girl riding in the little car instead of up with mommy.



Birthday post coming soon....

Just More Pics

We are preparing for this little girl's birthday party this weekend. Is she really going to be one?? I can't believe my baby is going to be one!! We are soo excited for her big day! We have tons of family and friends coming in town for her party and cannot wait!

 This is the other day after a good afternoon nap. Look at that grin....and that hair! :)

 Pushing her baby doll. She was so proud of herself.

Her new favorite thing to do....Tupperware.

Afternoon entertainment...

Just Some Pics...

The baby doll had to eat breakfast with Olivia this morning. She was trying to feed her cheerios. So darn cute.

Meeoowwww! What an adorable little kitty cat.

"Just going to my room to play, mommy!"

She's On the Move!!!

Sharing Cheerios with her New BFF

Our Dancing Diva

Uh Ohhh

Life With a Crawler...

I never really understood what people were talking about when I would tell them Olivia wasn't crawling yet and they would reply "well, you just be glad about that". Now I completely get it! All I do is worry if she's getting into something she's not supposed to and pick up after her. My house will NEVER see another clean day again. I used to be able to have some control over the cleanliness and I would ususally have it picked up most of the time. Not anymore!! I give up! At least I know Olivia is having fun and this is just how our life is going to be from now on. I wouldn't have it any other way.

2011

Hotel Queene Anne-where we stayed for the weekend (surprised a ghost didn't haunt us).

This year for New Years Hays and I went to New Orleans to celebrate with our good friends, Rebecca and Jay. We had a fantastic time eating at great restaurants, ringing in the new year at a piano bar (I know...pretty lame for being in New Orleans), going to the Saints game and not to mention sleeping ALL night and late in the mornings and not changing one stinky diaper for a whole 48 hours! Every year I make at least 5 resolutions for the upcoming year but have decided to forgo that this year considering I did not fulfill one of mine from last year (we were a bit busy taking care of a newborn). I have things in mind that I am going to try and improve and work on but for now, Olivia is my main focus. I would like to read more, exercise more, spend more alone time with Hays, go on a cool trip and follow our budget.

These are a few pictures I recieved throughout the weekend from my mom. I know Olivia was in good hands but we sure did miss her. The poor girl was sick the entire time we were gone, running fever and had a snotty nose. I think Nano was sad to see the girl go but oh so glad she was going to be getting a full nights rest again. Thanks Nano and Pops for keeping Olivia so we could get away for a bit and catch up on some R and R.