One year

Today is Katie's 1st birthday. I simply cannot believe it. Where has the last year gone? My baby is fast becoming a toddler. I am so excited to see her as she grows up, but sad that I will not have the experience of the 1st year again with her.

She has learned so much over the last year. She walks now (when it doesn't slow her down), eats "people" food, babbles to communicate her needs, and plays with her big bothers. She is such a busy little thing, constantly on the move. Katie defiantly has likes and dislikes and she will let you know! She screams when her brothers are eating something that she things she should have, like a popsicle, or a sucker. These are her favorite treats. She is quick to smile, but slow to laugh. And so her laughs are valued like gold and the person that can get them from her is usually the hero of the house for the moment. She is so sweet, and such a monster... a very spoiled little girl. We would have it no other way!

You have changed so much. Just look at how big you are now. You were the most beautiful baby, you had so much hair! When they brought you to me after your bath, your hair had been done. The nurses had fun fixing it. And now you are the most beautiful little girl. Curly dark hair, BIG eyes. So sweet. Katie you really are a princess to your family. We are so thankful that we were blessed to have you in our family. You bring us so much joy everyday.

So to you little Katie... a HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I love you.