Spaghetti Lunch

The Cupcake Incident

We started singing {happy birthday to you..} and Laralee started whipping her arms and kicking her legs the entire song. It was hilarious! She loves music and it definitely came out then.

Then it was down to business. BTW....yes we know that she is only 1, we never celebrated Grandpa's birthday with the cousins so we threw on another candle for him.

She hated the sticky frosting so we wiped it off then she dug in!

After eating it she decided to bath in it. Evidently Pillsbury® Seasonal Funfetti® Cake is good for hair growth.

I look awful in this (I just made dinner and cupcakes for 12 people) but I had to post this picture, her face is PRICELESS! Can you say {sugar-HI}....she has never had anything with processed sugar in it before this.

Lots & Lots of Sweetness

It all started with a sweet little cupcake...

Add some yellow icing...

And a chocolate flower...

I decided to make cupcakes for the party after seeing this on another blog. She did Pokemon for her son but you can pretty much do any pattern. I had so much fun, I only wish I would've taken pictures of making the flowers. Here is a link to learn how.

All grown UP

Laralee turned 1 last Thursday. We went outside for a little photo shoot to document the day. She was her delightful self as usual.

I took her to the DR for shots :( and a wellness check. She is doing great, she is 29.5 in (60%) and 19lbs 8oz (25%). She actually slept through 1/2 the appt, which is not like her. But made it easier to talk with the DR.

I'm how old!!

We are starting the "weaning" process this week. This is what Laralee would like to substitue with. Just like Grammie and Daddy.

Summer Swimming

We took Laralee swimming with her cousins this weekend. She {LOVED} it!!

Yummy...Chlorine

After a long day of swimming or floating we sunbathed for a bit before heading home.

Don't you just love her suit. (you know it had to be orange-Go Tigers!)

The kids all had to wait the standard 10-15min after putting on sunscreen before going in the pool so we ~TRIED~ distracting them with pictures. It didn't work very long and who ever thought that kids would really want to wait around for their sunscreen to dry before leaping into the pool?! Laralee's cousins were so fun, they all took turns playing and pushing her around in the water.

1 Year Already!!

Yes...it's true 1 year ago {almost to the hour, 1:39pm} our sweet blessing entered this world and our family. It was been quiet a year and she has definately proven her awesomeness, if that's a word. We have moved out of state, traveled near and far, explored the outdoors, introduced her to many friends, family and pets and she is quiet frankly the BEST baby ever. Not that I'm bias or anything. She has slept through the night since 6 weeks, has been a great eater or should I say breastfeeder and simply is a joy to have. She smiles at everyone and usually laughs too. I could go on and on about how much I love her and it still wouldn't be enough. I know her Daddy agrees with me, we are so happy to have her and hope to have many more years with her watching her grow and become the beautiful daughter of God that she is. I only hope that she will some day come to that realization too.

I'll stop now...we go to the doctor next week so I'll post an update on that and pictures from today and her party with her cousins on Sunday.