The details

Despite the fact that Evelyn had a fever and wasn't her normal cheerful self, the party went great. The house was bursting at the seams with family who love our little girl. 

You gotta love your streamers!

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The birthday girl!

We wanted to set off a big chinese lantern (like in Tangled) for her first birthday. We had a bunch of us write something for Evelyn on it before we set it off. 

And it's off!

Then it was time for some birthday cake! Evelyn is one of those babies that likes to feel out her food. She played with the frosting in her hands for quite sometime and then when she felt like it was okay, she dug into full force! Of course my dad decided to put a balloon on her head, so naturally she grabbed for it with her fingers covered in frosting! 

One messy, happy baby!

Birthday preview

Mmmmm.....cake!

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One year ago today, Jake and I welcomed our home, our arms and our hearts to our baby girl. This day has been looming around the corner. I was excited but something about the fact that my  baby was turning one made me want to cry a little bit. I love seeing her grow and become a little person more and more everyday. But sometimes I long for those days that I could just sit and snuggle with her all day long. She's not my baby anymore. She is a little person with a quirky personality. 

My very first time holding my little girl

Just look at those cheeks! 

I often look back at the pictures and video clips of when she was just a newborn and think about how fast time has gone. They really only stay little for so long. But I welcome in this new stage of growth and learning for this little one. She has given Jake and I a new take on life and we have had quite an adventure so far. Happy birthday Evelyn! We love you very very much and love how you have captured our hearts. 

Highchair faces that I love!

A milestone and a car accident

I was praying that this last weekend would be one of relaxation. The weekend before that, Jake and I had spent everyday moving and cleaning. Yes we moved. Again. I believe this was move #5 in our young married life. If anyone needs advice on moving and passing the cleaning inspection, Jake and I are pro. Not something I really wanted to be "pro" of.

Well the weekend started good. Calm. Beautiful weather. We were on our way to my parents house when a car came out and side swiped us. Yikes! Thankfully we were all okay besides Jake with a little whip lash and me in a panic/mommy mode. Evelyn was just fine but accidents tend to make me a little crazy. I found out today that the damage is worth $3,100. So so soooo glad it wasn't our fault. Now we get to wait and see if the insurance will pay to fix it or buy us another one.

On to a happier note...Evelyn rolled over for the first time on Saturday! I was one proud mamma. She rolled over again on Sunday which Jake was able to film while I was taking a needed nap. An overly tired baby all during church = one tired mamma. Lets hope this next weekend is very uneventful.

Right after she rolled over. She was so excited!

Evelyn's Blessing

Both Jake and I were a little nervous for this day. Jake had been practicing throughout the week while holding Evelyn.....so cute! I was nervous because I wanted to do everything possible to make our little girl, a happy little girl during the blessing and not screaming through the whole thing. Our church started at 9:00 so I woke up extra early. We fed her, burped her extra good, got her dress and then all of the sudden she spit up all over her dress. I start to panic. Then one of her flowers on her headband I made started to come off. Seriously?! We cleaned her up and her dress, fixed her headband, headed to the church and prayed that she would be good.

Not a peep.

I was a proud mama!

A Year in the Making

Remember that movie I was working on? Well It's finally finished!


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