Birthday - Round 2

It's official - Lily is 1. It took a week's worth of parties and far too much cake to prove it, but all reports indicate that she is indeed 1. After a great party in Denver, we went to Dallas for my 20th high school reunion, and conveniently, another birthday party for Lily. She was happy to play along since it meant more presents and cake for her. She's pretty smart like that! Here are a few pictures from the Dallas party. We all loved seeing friends and family, and appreciate everything so much!!

Birthday - Round 1

Last Saturday Lily began her week-long birthday celebration with her first party in Denver. She was a little bit of a crank because her nap schedule was thrown off, but once the cake came out, she put on a happy face. More to come in the week ahead!

Such a big girl!

With the big first birthday coming up, here is one last picture update before we get party pictures! Today, Lily tried on her Halloween costume for the first time, and it was a huge hit. She also got a great little table from Nana and Opa. Seeing her sitting there is only a preview of one day when she's sitting at a desk writing the great American novel. We'll be back with the big birthday party pictures soon!

Yo Eleven!

Hi everyone! Sorry it took me so long to post, but I can't seem to stay in one place long enough to write anything meaningful. Mom won't let me have the laptop either, so that's a drag.

A lot has happened over the last month - as it does every other month! There are new teeth coming through, new places to explore and less spitting up to do. I am on the move right now, usually on my belly, but sometimes up on my knees. I can also stand up all on my own now! Well, by "all on my own" I mean that I am able to effectively use furniture, toys, people, Ruby to pull myself to standing. The view is incredible!

I am not getting to experience my wardrobe in quite the same way these days. I usually stay in the same boring outfit ALL DAY LONG! Mom used to change my clothes at least 2 or 3 times. And those cute bibs! Where have those all gone?? Maybe I should go back to throwing up all day. Lately I have been so much better that I keep almost all of my food down. Pretty awesome. I am still on medication for the time being, but the doctor told Mom yesterday, that if I keep doing well, they will start to wean me off of the meds. *crosses tiny fingers*

My first birthday is soon, and I get to have two parties! One in Denver with the Colorado folks, and another in Dallas with the Texans. Good thing there are two parties because I love cake. Really, who doesn't? Cake is delicious.

Party Animal - don't think so

Lily went to a birthday party yesterday for the twins who live two doors down. It was a lovely idea - a party for 1 year olds at Gymboree, where they specialize in annoying songs, parachutes and clowns to entertain small children. While Paul and I are always up for a good party, our daughter is less interested. Here is the mood she was in before we left

*Note - she is wearing clothes from the Gymboree clothing store just for effect

Here is the progression of her meltdown as the party went on. Things only improved when she got a cupcake at the end.

Pic fix

It has been a while since we posted, so I thought it was time for a few new pictures. We have been a little crazy lately, trying to figure out Lily's GI issues and also getting back into the swing of the school year. After trying several prescription formulas and jumping through lots of hoops, we are taking an investigative break. She is still taking two different medications plus iron, but she is drinking regular formula with rice cereal. Ironically, she is actually doing better than she was on the super hypo-allergenic stuff! Weird.

Lily is on the move with her strange army crawl, and she can finally get herself into a seated position from laying down. I think that she really loves her newfound mobility and she is exploring everything! She is getting bigger all the time, and changing a little every day. Check out her big girl teeth!

The first 10 Months

As the summer comes to a close, and the chill of the coming season settles into my bones, I have no choice but to contemplate my life and all that it has been up to this point. Didn't take too long! As of August 22nd, I am now officially 10 months old - double digits.

I spent a lot of the last month either out of town, or being babysat while one, or both, of my parents were gone. I got to spend some quality time alone with Daddy while Mommy was in New York with her friends. She must have gotten sick while she was there because she kept talking about how her head hurt in the mornings. Bummer. After that, Nana came up to watch me while Mommy and Daddy went to a wedding in Minnesota. Finally, I went to Texas for 2 weeks, and you heard all about that fiasco. Whew! I am glad to be home, and happy that everyone is staying put for a while.

Actually, I am not all that interested in staying put. I am not quite crawling, but I am definitely on the move. I can scoot across the floor like a champ, so watch out Ruby - here I come! I also got a new tooth and learned to clap. Who knows what the next month has in store for me. See you in September!

love, Lily