1 Year Old!

Kate by the Numbers:

 9,125 ounces of formula/breast milk

2,500 kisses

2,190 diapers changed

365 days

19 pacifiers

7 teeth

4 tubs of outgrown clothes

2 wobbly little legs

1 trip to the ER

One Whole Year!


One year ago, Kate was scheduled to be "evicted" on February 22.  She decided she'd be happy to make her entrance then, but not because someone was making her, it would be on her own time.  That kind of attitude has proven to be her norm, she'll do it when she's ready.

It has been amazing to watch Kate grow this year.  She is persistent and independent.  She is quick to smile and loves being around people.  Her emotions are written all over her face.  She will tell you loud and clear when she is mad.  She is an explorer and curious, into everything and rarely sitting still.  For as much trouble as we had getting her to sleep in the beginning, she has turned into a sleeping star, asleep by 7 and up at 6 with two solid naps.  She adores her dad.  Rain, snow or sun, she always prefers to be outside.  She is a mamas girl, has been from the start.  She loves her Brownie.  She would rather climb in the dishwasher or rummage in the freezer than play with any of her toys.  She is happiest at home.

Kate, we love you more than you could ever imagine and we are so proud to be your parents.

 Kate's birthday balloon surprise

 First hug as a 1 year old

Kate looks a little skeptical about this big change...

There is also bitter on this overwhelmingly sweet day.  While we have had one wonderful year with Kate, it also marks a year without Grandma.  Those of you that knew Grandma know that she would be quite irritated with me for even mentioning her in this post;)  So, I will do what I know Grandma would want me to do today.  I will have a cup of coffee for her, share some classic Grandma stories and then love, snuggle and celebrate the heck out of her 1 year-old great-granddaughter.