Happy 1st Birthday to Emma!

Emma turned ONE on November 12. To celebrate her birthday, we had family over on November 9th. Her birthday theme was ladybugs. My mom made the cutest ladybug invitations and an adorable dress with a ladybug applique for the birthday girl. You can check out the whole birthday ensemble on her blog: artforyou-geniatyson.blogspot.com. We had 2 ladybug cakes. One especially for the birthday girl and one for the attendees. I bought the book Ladybug Girl and had everyone sign it so she could have it when she is older. Emma loved all the attention. I had visions of her having cake all over her face, but she had NOTHING to do with her cake. She poked the ladybugs but would not eat the cake. It is crazy to think this time last year I had a tiny baby now I have a little girl who is all over the place. I could not get the pictures in order but here are some pics from her big day.

"Meme, they actually expect me to eat this!!"

The birthday girl!

Michael was a little nervous at this point. Emma was fascinated with the candle and wanted to touch the flame.

Here are a few things Miss Emma is up to these days:

1. She weighs right at 18 pounds. She is still rear-facing in the car.

2. She is still not walking but will stand for a long time. She has taken 3 steps. She is a little unsure of the whole walking thing. She will walk everywhere if we hold her hands.

3. She still LOVES dogs.

4. She is down to 2 bottles a day. She is not to into her sippy cup and wants someone to hold that for her.

5. She is becoming VERY uninterested in baby food. Coming up with ideas for food for her to eat is mindblowing.

6. She still loves to look at books.

7. She sleeps well at night but her naps are a little iffy.

8. She is in day care 2 days a week.

9. She laughs and smiles A LOT. She cries when she is tired or hungry.

10. She loves to be outside. She will point to go outside and even try to turn the doorknob to go out.