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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

One.

Our little girl turned one last week.

She's such a sweet addition to our family.

This past year has changed us.

It's hard to imagine life before her.


She's a petite little thing.

Her hair is growing in a bit and I predict Kayla's curls.

She's scooting around the furniture.

And constantly on the move.

She is quick.

The lure of our cable box has been replaced with the dog crate.

Which is more convenient for my productivity.

She has a mouthful of teeth and says "mama" 237 times each day.

But I don't think she realizes who's she talking about yet.

She only sleeps through the night when someone else puts her down.

So basically I'm trying to get Dave on board with hiring a night nanny.

She is sweet and even tempered.

Unless you take away something she shouldn't have.

Like dog bones.

Or pennies.

Or Spray and Wash.


We celebrated her milestone last weekend.


With pinwheels.

And cotton candy.


And lots of little friends.

And not so little friends.


The weather was beautiful and the party guests spent much of the day in the pool.

Ashlyn and Kayla rigged a inner tube jump that kept everyone very busy.


Nan hired a "lifeguard" that most likely didn't know CPR but he could yell really loud if someone was in trouble.  Which is kind of the same thing?


I made pistachio cupcakes with cream cheese frosting that the birthday girl rejected in disgust.

I think she even kicked it at one point.


My baby hates cake.

We sang to her and she got scared.

So we stopped before she cried.


Daddy barbecued hot dogs and sliders.

While chatting with the non-lifeguard.

Candy-filled pinwheels made perfect and easy favors.


Ashlyn opened up all of Holland's gifts.

While the guest of honor played with a single piece of orange tissue paper for 45 minutes.


You know.

I don't agree with Hillary on much.


But she is absolutely right when she says it takes a village.

A kind, loving village.


Our girl's first year of life has been so greatly supplemented by so many wonderful people.


It's made our year richer.

It makes her life better.


I've seen the impact our village has had on our older two.

And it makes me more confident in parenting.

We are not alone.


And I'm so thankful they've stuck around for our littlest.

Their love and investment makes a difference.


She is blessed because of it.

We are blessed because of it.


Happy first birthday, Holland girl.

We love you so.

5 comments:

  1. love this. and you. and lil miss hojo.
    also, did i sense a fat joke in there earlier (not so little friends...)?
    #hillary2016

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  2. What a great day! Congratulations on successfully parenting her to 1 year...such a big deal for baby AND mommy!

    Additionally, why can I never get my kids to play with orange tissue paper for 45 minutes when it works to my benefit? I need to look into this :)

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    1. Thanks, Becky! And I'm sure she'll never play with tissue paper ever again.

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  3. I just came across your blog after searching for baby shower ideas on Pinterest (don't ask me how I got here...I have no idea!) I just wanted to say that I love what I've read so far, especially the post about homeschool/public school. So heartfelt and so true. Also, I had to let you know that our third little one's name is Holland, too! I've never met another! (This is how I found your blog...someone linked to your Holland's shower, I think!) Anyway, great job, and beautiful family :)

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