Saturday, January 11, 2014

Emory's Winter Onederland

I had so much fun planning Emory's first birthday party! Her birthday is in the dead of winter so it was only fitting to do a cute Winter ONEderland theme!
(Sorry in advance for the abundance of pictures)
 
My sweet little family :)
 Meme
 Pop's family

 My fabulous Mamaw helped so much with the decorations! We're thankful she's so crafty!
 Monthly pictures!
 You can't see it very well but the highchair banner says "Emory is One!" 
Mamaw made our table tutu!
Snowflake cake and smash cake 
 Coffee and Hot Chocolate Bar 
Her sweet little pictures hung from the table centerpiece
 
 Party favors were snowflake cookies and the tag read "Thanks for making my birthday Onederful!"




 We love our Mamaw!!!

 This girl knew she was the star of the show and she loved EVERY minute of it!
 
 Emory and Marie finally got to play together!
Emory didn't waste anytime digging into her smash cake! She went in with both hands and didn't stop until we took it away, haha!  



 Oh how I love this picture!
 
Such a special day with family and friends!!!


Thursday, January 9, 2014

Twelve Months

Happy First Birthday, Emory!!!


 
I know I say it every month but I seriously can't believe a whole year has come and gone. To say this was the best year of our lives would be an understatement! You have brought unbelievable joy to our family since day 1 and we can't imagine life without you!
 
For your birthday, I took off work after lunch and brought you and your friends snack at school and then took you home early. We went to eat Mexican later that night with some of our coaching friends! We sang happy birthday to you and gave you your very first cupcake--you thought it was the greatest thing ever!


 
Stats:
Weight: 24lbs, 8oz (95th %)
Height: 30.75 inches (96th %)
 
Eating: We recently switched you to all daycare food in preparation for your new class. This means we don't provide any food for you, you eat what the "big kids" eat + your formula. I was super nervous you would refuse to eat it but you did SO well! They said you eat absolutely everything! Go Emory!!! You do really well with your sippy cup but you're not too fond of drinking milk out of it. Our next mission is all whole milk and no bottle, stay tuned!
 
Sleeping: You're still a rock star sleeper! Still sleeping 12+ hours at night and taking 2 (1-2 hour) naps at home.
 
Sizes: Size 3 diapers, all 12 month clothing but you could totally wear most 18 month too!
 
What's New:
-You're still not a full time walker although I don't think it will be long!
-Your 3rd tooth just broke through!
-You can say: Dada, Baba, Dog (Pronounced Doog), Mama, & Bye-Bye
-You blow kisses like a champ :)
-You still LOVE bath time and cry when it's time to get out
 
Emory, we thank God everyday for you! You're such a blessing and the light of our lives!
 
Happy First Birthday my little love. We love you more than you'll ever know and we can't wait to see what this next year brings!
 
Love, Mama and Daddy