Our Little Lady Turns One

Well, it has officially been a year that our little lady has been a part of our lives. Yesterday, she turned one!  Even though she has no concept of birthday I tried to make her day special.  Both Chris and I got up with her.  We put her in a "Happy Birthday to Me" shirt, sang happy birthday and ate breakfast.  Since Eva is an early riser I got to spend some time with her playing before getting ready for work.  I really enjoyed spending this time with her one-on-one and thinking back over the past year.  Then, I was off to work.  My phone buzzed all day with sweet messages wishing Miss Eva a Happy Birthday.  Chris and Eva spent the day hanging out.  They went to Book Babies at the library, in which Eva was the life of the party! She just loves people, and now that she can walk you can't keep her away!  After work, I came home and we went out for Eva's first special treat.  We had frozen yogurt...Eva was in love.  Not only does she like to eat, but now she loves sweet treats too!  Then, Grandma came by with a birthday surprise.  Overall, it was a wonderful day.  I look forward to many more special birthdays for Miss Eva.

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Eva, this week you were extra cuddly.  You just wanted to be held and loved on...and I took full advantage!

(17/52) and (18/52)

Oh my, Miss Eva you took your first real steps during week 17!  You can do about 3 or 4 good steps before needing a break, loosing your balance, or just wanting to get to your destination quicker!

And then, came week 18!  You are officially a walker!

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Eva, this week was packed full of excitement!  We moved into a new house.  What an exhausting feat.  But, this meant you got to spend a lot of time with Grandma and Grandpa.  They pulled out the legos and you had a blast.  You spent time taking them out of the bucket, trying to put them together, and trying to find ones that matched!

eleven months

Oh my, Eva is only one short month away from the big ONE!  We have been busy packing and starting to move! Things have been so hectic that I need to remind myself to take time and enjoy all the small moments with little Eva.  I am so excited for Eva to have a backyard to play in.  And...we are a lot closer to family so she will be able to see everyone a lot more!

 Doesn't that smile just melt your heart?

Eva's milestones

• She can stand on her own for longer amounts of time.
• will take leaps of faith to get from one piece of furniture to the next
• Separation anxiety is in full swing!  
• Gives the BEST hugs
• is the most adorable little lady with her best pal Sable, always giving her cuddles
• an expert stair climber
• starting to figure out how to go down stairs
• daredevil...no fear in getting off the couch
• her hair is actually starting to grow...some days the mohawk is just the best!
• has the memory of an elephant

Marlena and Chris's milestones

• Baby proofing at the drop of a hat...man that girl is fast
• have been enjoying down time with Eva (when she just sits with us for small amounts of time)
• becoming better dancers since Eva likes to dance all the time

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This week you tried out the little slide at the park for the first time.  You had so much fun!

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Eva, you just melt our hearts!  Grandma captured this gem on your walk the other day.  You had fun climbing on the playground and getting dirty!