First birthday party recap & new updates!

Since it's already February, I guess it's time to post about your first birthday party & one year updates! ;)

Your one year check up went perfectly. You weighed in at 20 lb, 4 oz & 29" tall. You're still a little small for your age, but not to a point where it's worrisome. And just like I told your doctor, there's nothing wrong with your appetite! Most days you eat as much (or more) than Caroline does. You met all the developmental criteria for a 1-year-old & will go back for your next appointment in March. Your pediatrician absolutely loves you & even said we should set you up with her son (a few months older than you) as teenagers!  ;) 

We had our favorite photographer do a first birthday/smash cake session with you -- so fun!

Your party was originally supposed to be the weekend after your birthday but it was postponed a week thanks to a big snow/ice storm. I guess that's something that Winter babies have to get used to! Everyone was very understanding & we had a great turnout. 

We went with a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup theme & it was so fun! Here are some pictures from your big day...

You took your first steps 2 weeks before your birthday & have really taken off since then! You're currently working on mastering "running" around the house -- mommy secretly hopes you'll be my little running buddy someday! ;) You also climb on anything & everything. You have no fear!  

You're currently in size 3 diapers & rocking 18 month clothes. You're lucky you have the biggest closet in the house because you have quite the wardrobe! 

You love pestering your sister, pulling stuff out of the kitchen cabinets, bath time, sips of sweet tea & diet Coke, strawberries and being tickled. You hate car rides & getting your nails trimmed. 

We currently call you Reese Cup, Reesky & Reeseabeth. " Reese Elizabeth" is reserved for when you're in trouble! ;) 

Here are some more recent pictures! We love you so much, Reese Cup!

Reese, you are eleven months old!

Eleven months old... seriously, where does the time go?

By the time you read this you'll know your old mom pretty well & know that with your birthday party less than a month away, I'm busy planning, planning, planning! Your first birthday is going to be extremely bittersweet for me. I'm so happy you're growing up to be a happy, healthy little girl... but some days I just want to keep you a baby forever. Definitely something you'll understand when you're a mom someday!

You're turning into such a sweet (and laid back) little lady. Your dad and I commented earlier today about how you seriously couldn't get any sweeter! Usually all we have to do is pucker up & you immediately lean in for a kiss. And man, do you have some thick skin! Caroline has a terrible habit right now of stealing toys right out of your hands -- and you never get upset. You just move on to something else or try to steal it back!

Your little legs get stronger everyday -- right now you cruise along furniture with ease & occasionally let go. I've seen you stand up in the middle of a room (no assistance) twice and each time you look shocked & then fall right on your butt. You're getting there! If there's one thing I've learned as a mom it's not to rush these milestones. You'll walk in your own time. For now you can crawl around the house very quickly & are definitely keeping up with your big sister that way!

In the food department you are a fan of basically everything we've had you try! You currently love scrambled eggs, crackers, mashed potatoes, peas, Cheerios, Reese's Puffs cereal (not the healthiest, but we thought it was appropriate to get you a box!), carrots, avocado, toast, yogurt & you even indulged in some chocolate on your first Halloween!

Speaking of Halloween, your sister got to pick your costume this year! A few months ago she told us that she wanted to be Santa Claus and wanted you to be a reindeer. We thought it was a super cute idea, but figured she'd change her mind a million times before Halloween. Nope! Almost every house we trick or treated at commented on how cute the costumes were!

You have your one year check up next month, so I'll post your weight/length stats after that. But you're currently fitting in 12 month & 18 month clothes! Your closet is a pretty good mix of both sizes. You're still in size 3 diapers but I think you'll probably move up in the next month or so.

Here are some recent pictures... we love you, Reese Cup!