Sunday, September 2, 2012

Charlee turns 1

Uuugh. What happened?!?
The year snuck away from me, I swear.
My precious, perfect (yes, I said perfect) baby is a year old!!

She has been an absolute DELIGHT to this family.
I was spoiled (and eternally grateful) to have her as my second. She let me ease into having 2 kids and still keeps it low maintenance for Mama.
Emme has needed some special attention the last few months. There have been some challenging days with that one, so having Charlee be so sweet and docile was truly a blessing I prayed for. I feel like I was so blessed to have such an easy going baby, that I am prepared and have MORE patience now going into the toddler years. 
THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME PURE HAPPINESS THIS PAST YEAR, BABY GIRL. 

You have accomplished the following:
Eats pretty much everything and anything in sight
Nursing is down to 3 times a day (soon to be 2 times)
Drinks water and apple juice but HATES milk
Crawls faster than Mom walks :)
Pulls up to things and stands alone for 30 seconds +
Cruises the furniture
(walking WILL happen within the month, I feel it)
Says "Mama", "Dadda", "Papa", and "Ruff Ruff" (to Mocha and Java)
Babbles non stop and mimics words 
Sleeps 12 hours at night with a 2.5 hour nap
HATES the gym daycare. Someone has to hold her the entire time or else she'll lose it.
Loves your Sister and making each other giggle but love to pull her hair, you booger!
Size 12 month clothes and size 4 pampers.
Loves to talk with Daddy on the phone.
Watches movies and cartoons
Favorite snack is goldfish, although Grandma's banana bread is close second.
Gives kisses, waves hello, claps, and dances.
LOVES it when people chase her. She squeals the loudest when you do that.
Loves cuddle time with anyone who will give it to her.
Is THE MOST squirmy baby at diaper changes. I am surprised there isn't poop all over the walls...
Loves relaxing in her pool floaty so much, she will occasionally fall asleep in it.
Is very well behaved in stores and loves taking in new surroundings wherever we go.



We celebrated her birthday at Chuck E Cheese and then headed back to the house to open presents and enjoy some cake and ice cream. 







Chuck E Cheese



Ready to party


 Happy Birthday, Charlee!!


Big Sister helping with the candle


No hands haha




Papa and Gma Shur & Great Gma Spellman

End of the day snuggles with Gma. She was beat.


The whole day was filled with love and smiles for our baby.
Daddy was able to Skype and not miss a thing. 

We love you, Charlee Maeh. Now Please, take this next year slower?? :)

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