Brooklyn is 365 Days Old?!

My baby girl is one!  Where the last year went I've no idea, but I am so excited about the adventures that lie ahead.  The kids ages right now are so much fun.  Brooklyn's personality is very laid back and serious.  She likes her sleep and is more of an early to bed early to rise kind of gal like her mom rather then a late to bed late to rise like her dad and brother.  Her main words right now are "thank-you," "Daddy," "Mama," "doggie," and "what's that."  She rarely sits still, but as of late has been know to have moments where she wants to snuggle (I LOVE that!)  She absolutely adores her brother and he feels the same way about her most of the time.  

We had a small birthday celebration at my parents house on Brooklyn's actual birthday where she opened her presents from Josh, Lincoln, myself and my parents.  She got some new books, a glow worm, and a new outfit that her brother picked out for her (pink pants with a leopard print jacket.)

Her birthday party was Saturday the 29th.  The original theme was to be rainbow colored things, but it evolved to be just a colorful party, not in traditional rainbow colors.  We had it at Kelly and Danette's which worked out great because our house is too small for hosting indoor events comfortably.  My good friend Amy of course made her cake and as usual it was stunning.  She had a good time eating her cupcake and opening her presents.  She was most interested in the cards, she was not wanting to give those things up!  It's amazing how she is really drawn to stuffed animals and baby dolls even at a year.  Don't get me wrong she loves a good hot wheel and will sit down to play with brother's trains too, but she definitely has a soft spot for the dolls/plush toys.  Lincoln was so excited about Brooklyn's party too!  He wanted to "help."  He also couldn't wait to sample the candy table!  Even with the chaos of the holidays many friends and family came out to celebrate with us and it really meant a lot.