Turning 1

Today was Emery's first birthday Party. She did amazing! The only one year old i have ever seen that didn't cry while almost 30 people sang happy birthday to her. She started with one finger in the icing and quickly moved to a full hand...with a little help from her dad. Her friends were here, our friends were here, and of course her grandparents. Ilene and Bruce even made the party.

....back tracking..... The day after Emery's 11 month mark she took her first steps. We caught it on video. It was amazing. She wasn't so sure but she went about 5 feet. Two weeks later she was marching around the house like she'd been walking this whole time. This past month as been amazing. Watching her figure things out, how they work, how to use them. Everything. Today she even walked to the corner of the kitchen and made some noise...she was standing below the cabinet that had her sippy cups in it. She wanted some water. It was pretty cool.

Along with the walking milestone came a few other things we didn't know about...a few set backs. She wouldn't take the bottle from Miss Tiffany, or milk in a sippy cup. I learned that those types of "steps back" are common with major mile stones - like walking.

She interacts with other kids more now. Last week we went to Jen and Chuck's for dinner. Aubrey, their daughter, is a month younger then Em. They were interacting quite a bit while we were there. Towards the end of the night, Emery went over and gave a hug and kiss to Aubrey! It was the cutest thing I have ever seen. unfortunately Aubrey, who reciprocated the hug and kiss, wasn't all that sturdy yet so they both went down. Today she gave Mia a hug, and again sooo cute! This one i caught on camera.

She goes to sleep in her room most nights and when she gets up, she comes in with us. I love waking up with her! We throw paci's at daddy! Always a fun game. She goes to the potty every morning. And then we start our day. This age is amazing. She eats almost everything....at least once.

Tim, Dave's brother moved in with us this past Sunday. So far so good. Emery seems to really like him. They played in the "ball pit" Ilene and Bruce gave us today.

She dances when you put on music, or when she stands on her white mat on the floor. She eats business cards...gross. But it's funny to watch her all my cards out of the basket and put them back in. She gets a book, brings it to me, and sits on my lap. It's true, you don't know love until you have a child.

She's 1. I can't believe I have a 1-year old. So in love!