Sunshine fun

Colbie and I have really enjoyed spending our days outside (especially since she has had a cold for three weeks and Jon started a new job at Amazon and is working longer hours).  The weather has been awesome this week so we were able to take a trip to the zoo with Beth and Charlotte, take lots of bike rides, play in our yard and go to many different parks.  Colbie is loving being able to walk around outside all on her own.

At the zoo with Charlotte

This monkey was so cute and we got to see it so close.  Colie loved it, she was waving at him and giving him kisses.

Just Colbie's size=)

She is starting to enjoy climbing on the playground equipment (with help of course)

Heading for the swings

She is pretty stable now, even on the wood chips

Watching the other kids play

Bike ride around the neighborhood......a daily event lately

Sorry out of order....more zoo pics.  Thanks Beth for taking the photos (I did not bring my camera)

Petting zoo

Walking around the zoo after a pit stop for lunch

How cute are they????  Love these girls=)

Attempting to hold hands...actually I think Colbie is patting her (not very gently)

Cousin Love

Colbie and Ryder are the best of friends and I am so grateful.  It is sooo cute to see them together.  Colbie's face lights up when she sees him and she must have him in her sight at all times.  Ryder includes her very well and can't get enough of "baby tobie."  I wish we lived closer so we could see them more often, but I am so glad that these two remember each other and love each other so much (even with the visits being just monthly).

We didn't even pose this pic....true friends!

Colbie is patting Ryder

Kisses for Ryder (she never actually touches people with her lips).  Better for germs=)

My buddy and me!

Part of the family

1st Birthday Party

Colbie's birthday party was a big success!  We kept it very small and it was perfect for our little girl.  Although she had a pretty nasty cold, she seemed to really enjoyed her teddy bear birthday.  Thanks to everyone who came (especially those who traveled) and those who helped prep and decorate (Nichole and Kristin).

Birthday girl in her birthday dress which she did not love (she really wanted to pull the bow off)

Best friends in their birthday hats

Colbie actually did great opening all her gifts

She LOVED the candle

She also loved the cupcake and we didn't even have to cut it up for her (she chokes easily)

Although her face and hands were pretty messy, she kept her birthday dress quite clean

Goodie bags, party favors, and birthday hat

I'm Walking!

After her birthday party Colbie decided she wanted to take a few steps on her own......It was a very exciting day!  Here are some of her first steps.  She was very excited and proud of herself and so were we=)

I'm one!

I never understood why parents were sad to see their kids grow older, and now I understand.  I still can't explain it, but feel so sad that my tiny baby is already one year old!  This year has been very challenging, stressful, tiresome, but most of all extremely joyful.  Colbie has changed our lives in so many ways and we are amazed every day how much we love and adore her.

I apologize for the length of this post in advance..... I want to remember everything about my little lady at age one=)

-Loves stuffed animals, being outside, playing in the fridge, her shadow, opening and closing doors, music, dancing, new surroundings and adventures (as long as mom or dad are close by) and especially books.  Will read for 30+ minutes with us, can open and turn pages herself also.  Loves Story Time at the library, kids of all ages, and recently is obsessed with dogs.
-Waves constantly (even at strangers), gives the cutest kisses, attempts to blow kisses, ooohs and clicks her tongue to sing along to music
-Waves good morning to all the animals on her wall in the morning before we can leave her room
-Uses her paci to fall asleep and in emergencies
-Has both bottom teeth and is currently working on all four on top, two of which are through the skin
-Has very chubby fingers and toes, but is quite thin everywhere else
-Is a picky eater, but loves shrimp, cheese and all types of berries
-Is very close to walking and has taken a few steps independently.  She has the skills to walk alone but is too chicken to try and just sits right down.
-Dislikes the car, not being with mom or dad, getting her diaper changed and is still terrified of the vacuum
-Uses the sign "more" for everything.  Can also sign "all done" and we are working on "please"
-Sits with both knees bent backwards, which looks painful to me
-Loves her new bike, we have to hide it from her otherwise she expects a bike ride every time she sees it.  Points at the bike and then at the front door.


My current favorites: How she gives kisses, how she waves good night to dad while resting her head on my shoulder as we head downstairs, her bird sound "ka," how she pats, kisses and hugs her stuffed animals, the brief snuggle time she gives me first thing in the morning.  We love you LA (little angel), Happy First Birthday!

1 year stats:
weight: 19 pounds (17%)
height: 29 inches (50%)
head: 17.5 inches (25%)





My two best buds

Cruisin

Meeting Daddy for a birthday lunch down town

We let her have some birthday cookie, but she prefered her raspberries

Walking around downtown after lunch, a little ridiculous she has to be this bundled up in April