Lilly's First Birthday

Lunch at A Matter of Taste

Thank you Fox Family for my gift.

It's my day!

Lilly is one! We had a great day on Friday (her actual b-day). She spent the morning with my sister and my mom. Later that afternoon, we met for lunch. By that time Ryan was out of work, and my dad was able to meet up with us too. We went to Matter of Taste and sat outside. Lilly enjoyed looking at the water with Papa.
On Saturday we had her birthday party at our house. All week the weather man predicted a beautiful day, sunny and 80. Well just as her party was getting started it was dark skies and raining cats and dogs...perfect timing huh! Thank goodness it passed and the kids were able to play outside. We had a great day celebrating- Lilly was nervous with everyone at her house, but did warm up. She liked her frosting on her cake and never got to messy with it!! Everyone was extremely generous, she got everything and more! We ended up having a wonderful day! Happy Birthday to my Tinkers:)

We Love the Little Things

Lilly is enjoying the time we get outside (when it's not raining, snowing or hailing). She loves running around the back yard carrying balls along with trying to play soccer with the big kids next door. Luckily they are great with her and will stop the game until we get her out of the way. Lilly is a year in 2 days; I was just sitting at the kitchen table tearing up thinking about this time last year. Boy how our lives have changed.
Lilly is saying Titi (aunt in Spanish) if you ask her, she can show you where her nose is, gives high five and tries to repeat everything we say. No more bad language!! It was funny the other day I was saying "duh" to Ryan and she said it too. Girls rule in our house:)
This past weekend Lilly was sick so I took her to the doctor on Monday and she had a double ear infection again. Poor thing has my bad ears. She is getting better though. She knows that her big day is just around the corner.
I will be back in a few days to post some birthday pictures.

Happy Easter

Preston and Lilly

Lita and Lilly on Easter

Our little Tinkers loving her paci

This past week was so much fun for the 3 of us. We went all over town! We took several walks, did lots of shopping, got rid of old furniture (got new!), went to the petting farm, visited friends and family and had 2 Easter egg hunts. It was so nice to spend time together. Lilly doesn't usually get both of us home together for 7 days in a row.
Lilly is loving this nice weather. She loves to walk around the yard... and doesn't like to come back inside when her little hands are cold. She enjoys swinging on the neighbors swings, kicking the ball and just roaming all around. I like it better outside too, I don't have to worry about her running into things! She is also getting many teeth! Poor thing! Lilly is pretty much done with baby food. She prefers feeding herself. She's a great eater! Whatever you put on her tray, she'll eat! Hopefully this won't change.
Back to the grind tomorrow, but I'm not as sad about going back since I know that summer is just around the corner! Yay!!
Have a great week,
Kelli

Preston and Lilly

Lilly in her wagon!

What happened to Spring? Despite the snow on the ground, we still try to get out and take a walk. Just today we were able to go for a wagon ride. Lilly rides with a smile on her face the entire time. The other day, she rode with Preston. The two of them were enjoying themselves tremendously. We love the radio flyer! I hope the snow melts for the two Easter egg hunts we have planned for this weekend! Happy Easter to you all!

Our Baby is almost a Year!!

Lilly wants to help!

Playing Patty Cake with Daddy

So Big! (she has a skirt on, it's not a one piece strip outfit... a bit busy I know)

I have had every intention of getting on and updating our blog, but as you can see I have failed! Things have been pretty busy. We've been celebrating birthdays (Lita's and Saylors), shopping for house things, playing outside, visiting Grandma Linda, Rochelle and Jordan, and the one main reason is yes, you guessed it.... Lilly!
This girl is on a move, she is everywhere. It seems the only way to sit for a minute is if we "barricade" (Ryan's lingo) her into the great room. If not, she's on her way up the stairs, in the bathroom, in the cupboards, or letting herself into the laundry room making her way to Whitakers food. I'm not complaining, I am simply celebrating with you that my baby can walk. It's funny though, she doesn't look down to see what may be on the floor, Preston does the same thing! She has just about mastered how to hit a toy, catch her balance and keep going!
April is here and it brings me back to a year ago. I was praying every night to have the baby and now I wish that life would just slow down. I still can't believe that I am a mom, let a lone a mom of a one year old (in 24 days). Our Lilly is perfect! We laugh with her and sometimes cry because we are so lucky to have such an amazing little girl.
I hope that April brings lots of sun and more smiles for you all!
Love,
Kelli