Sally-One Year Old!!!

Sweet Sally, 

The past year has been the happiest of my life. I cannot imagine life without you sweet girl! You bring a smile to my face every day and I am so thankful that God chose and trusted me to be your mama. You are so beautiful and smart and have the cutest personality. I cannot wait for all the memories that we are going to make. There are so many places that I want to take you to and things I want you to experience. 

12 Month Stats

Weight: 18 lbs. 14.5 oz. (15th percentile)

Height: 28 inches (14th percentile)

You are just a "little bit" but the Dr. says you will probably just be petite your whole life. :)

We went to your cousin (Hazel's) baptism while Daddy was away and you wore a skirt for the first time. You also had some cake...which you LOVED!

You are wearing size 3 diapers and mostly size 9 month closes but also some 12 months. You wear size 2 shoes (if you would keep them on your feet naughty girl!)

You have been going everywhere in your walker and love to follow Mommy and Daddy around the house!

We celebrated your first birthday!!!

You love to bite Mommy's nose and then laugh about it. You also LOVE the bath!!! You always have so much to say and love to splash in the water. 

We tried to have a photo shoot for your first birthday pictures and you were NOT interested at all. So fussy!!

Speaking of being fussy. Mommy finally let you "cry it out" when Daddy was out of town. It only took 2 nights and now you are FINALLY sleeping through the night. Yay!

You usually go to bed around 7:30 pm and wake up between 6:45-7:00 am. 

You learned how to turn on your elephant toy and and also how to lift the flaps in your books. You want to read them over and over again so you can lift the flaps for Mommy. Other favorite toys include: your baby dolls, your shopping bag with groceries, your Zany Zoo cube, stacking cups, and your Hello Kitty rubber ball. I feel like we have toys in EVERY room! 

You have switched from formula to whole milk and everything is going well so far. You have been drinking water out of your sippy cup and are still getting the hang of it. When you are finished you usually just throw it on the floor. You eat 3 meals a day and usually 1-2 snacks. You tried a lot of new foods this month and we also had you re-try some foods that you previously didn't like: potatoes, chicken and brownie pudding. Your favorites are still yogurt, green beans, crackers and bananas.

You love Mommy and Daddy to sing to you and play patty cake.

Still no walking on your own but you love walking in your "walker" and you love walking around while holding on furniture. You have been letting go while holding onto stuff and that makes Mommy nervous!

You cut your first tooth on the bottom. I thought it was a bubble in your mouth at bath time but no...you have your first tooth...sweet girl! You look so cute! I cried putting you to bed tonight. I love you so much and you are growing way too fast!

You had another double ear infection and stayed up all night being fussy....poor baby!

Here we are the the Dr.'s office. You are so silly!

Spring Fashion

This warmer weather is making me want to SHOP! Here are some spring outfits that I am loving and hoping to recreate soon. 

Thoughtful Thursday

Spring Fever

Oh Lordy, its March and here in Memphis the weather cannot seem to make up its mind. Yesterday it was pretty warm in the morning and by lunch time the wind was freezing! Today was just plain COLD! I am so ready for sunny days and warm weather. Here are some of the things on my 

Spring Bucket List

*Take Sally to feed the ducks at a pond

*Plant some flowers and herbs at the new house

*Celebrate Easter and take Sally to her first egg hunt

*Go to the Farmers Market

*Play outside

*Go to the zoo

*Teach Sally how to blow on dandelions

Thoughtful Thursday

Sally's First Concert!

In our house we ALL love Yo Gabba Gabba. The songs are catchy and fun and thee show keeps Miss Sally occupied while Mommy gets ready in the morning. When I heard they were coming to Memphis, I knew we were taking Sally for her birthday...and Joe and I were pretty excited too!!

 If you havent seen Yo Gabba Gabba, here is an example of a song:

Let's just say that Sally LOVED the show. She watched the whole thing and didn't cry or get fussy once!! Im so glad she is not one of those kids who is scared of things :)  They had bubble machines, confetti, a crazy old lady wearing a gold spandex outfit....so much fun! The "real" DJ Lance was there so we were all a little starstruck! Biz Markie (You say he's just a friend) was supposed to be there and wasn't so that was a little disappointing....oh well.

Enjoy the video at the end and if Yo Gabba Gabba comes to your town, check it out!

Backyard Plans

I was so excited that our new house had a fenced in backyard. Our dog, Hank, loves it to. The problem is that its pretty ugly and needs lot of landscaping. Joe and I are seriously considering putting in a pool. Here is what it looks like now:

and here are some of my Pinterest inspiration pictures:

A pool is a must and I want a gunite one with either a zero entry or nice big steps....no diving board and no slide....just a simple "lagoon" looking pool. We would also like to build a pool house with a guest room, a pergola, and an outdoor fire pit.  With all this also comes landscaping. Its not all going to happen at once but these are long term goals for the yard. I have never lived in a house with a pool or know anything about putting a pool in. Do any of you have any advice. I know we have to be super careful with having a little one though!