One Year...

It's finally happened.  Charlie is officially one year old.  [Sigh]  What another unique child we've created, Mike and I.  She's got to be the happiest tyke...all smiles and loves to laugh.  She's got an independent side and loves to explore.

Her year check-up today shows she weighs 21lbs and measures 30 inches long.

Everything goes in her mouth...EVERYTHING!  She likes to think she's a big girl and eat all food we eat.  Forget about that stuff called baby food...Icky.  She's the messiest eater but loves blueberry waffles and peaches.  Kinda might think about liking cinnamon carrots and still LOVES bananas.

She's still a butt-scooter and gets around very well.  She can roll over and get herself back to sitting-mode, which is new.  And she's taken 7 steps on her own before falling into someone's arms.  Pretty good...I'd suspect she'll be a toddler in the next few months.  She gives kisses...open mouth kisses but they're still sweet.  Can wave "Hi" and "Bye".  Pulls herself up in the crib and waits for you to get her.  Points with her tiny pointer-finger [a motion we know all to well with sister Sophie].  And likes to watch Yo Gabba Gabba and Blues Clues.

She's a dancer and gets so excited about dancing that she makes herself laugh.  She hates getting dressed or getting a diaper change.  Loves bath-time.  She thinks her sister is so funny and loves to watch her every move.  And...she's still a Daddy's girl.

Pure sweetness.  Happy Birthday Charlie Anne.

Love to everyone reading!