Saturday, June 29, 2013

One year

Happy  Birthday Kate!  We can't believe we've been blessed with you in our lives for a whole year now.

Kate at one is such a sweet and happy girl.  She is very friendly and generous with her smiles.  She seems to be very social and enjoys meeting new people.  Sometimes she's a bit wary of men she doesn't know, but for the most party she's happy to be held by lots of people.  She laughs a lot and babbles a lot, trying to be a part of the conversation.  She waves goodbye, claps, and has learned to sign for "more".  She's just started shaking her head too, which is quite hilarious.

She's very affectionate and loves to hug and bump heads.  She will sweetly pat you while hugging.  We love our cuddly girl.

This last month Kate took her first steps.  She still prefers to crawl or cruise around, but especially when lured by goldfish or other snacks she may take a few steps.

Here are some pictures of our little one year old!

And with her big sister of course (3 years and 3 months).



 And here's her completed 12 month growing series!

 One week, 6 lbs 8 oz, 20 inches long (birth weight of 6 lbs 14 oz)

One month, 9 lbs 9 oz, 21 inches long

Two months, 10 lbs 14 oz, 22.5 inches long
Three months

 Four months, 14 lbs 8 oz, 25 inches long

Five months


Six months, 17 lbs 7 oz, 27.5 inches long 
Seven months

Eight months, 18 lbs 15oz

Nine months, 19 lbs 11 oz, 28.25 inches long

Ten months

Eleven months

Twelve months, 21 lbs 2.8 oz, 29.5 inches long


An apple first birthday

What is one of Kate's favorite things?  Apples and apple sauce.  So we decided to have an apple themed first birthday party for her.  Enjoy the pics!

The invitation.

Decor & cake.

Caramel apple cupcakes for the guests.

And a smash cake for Katie Sue.
Here's the birthday girl opening a few presents...

Some pictures of our family guests.
Emeline dancing

The birthday girl enjoying some BBQ

And birthday cake!

And last but not least, a couple videos of the cake experience!


Happy Birthday Katie Sue!