Simply Stunning

We had a photo shoot with Megan the weekend before T's birthday. She was being such a little stinker and refused to smile for the camera. Such a serious face! My little girl sure does love cake though!

A year? Already?!

Happy birthday, Talullah. Wow. In twelve months she went from a tiny 7 lb 5 oz baby so dependent on her parents to hold her gently. She learned to scoot, crawl, walk, climb. She got two teeth. She claps, dances, waves goodbye, and gives the most wonderful hugs and kisses. She sleeps in crib all night long and someday... someday... she'll even be done nursing. Every day I'm amazed at how beautiful and perfect this little girl is. And she's mine!

Finally!!!

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I can gather a pony tail!!! Oh boy, Oh boy, Oh boy. I can not WAIT for there to be enough of these little blonde curls to fit into pigtails. Then braids. And twists. And little poofs. Bows, ribbons, clips, flowers. The fun will never end!!!

A Big, Fat No-No

I turn around for one second... No more leaving the latch undone, I guess.

Tea Party for Two

Talullah's favorite gift so far.

A very Merry Christmas, indeed.

What a wonderful Christmas. I spent the morning relaxing with my little girl until Nick got home from work at noon. My parents came over and we opened the first pile of presents. Talullah wasn't overly eager about opening gifts, but she sure did enjoy playing with them once we tore open the packages. She carried the book Nana got her, just walking around the living room in circles holding it up in the air. In the afternoon, we drove up to Arcata to meet the Downey's at Rebekah's house. We walked around the redwoods in their backyard and played several rounds of cards. We are blessed to have such a close family. I love it.

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

"See Grandma?!?!"

Every time we go to Grandma Downey's, the highlight of Talullah's visit is rummaging through the stuffed animals that decorate around the tree. Of all the toys, her very most favorite seem to be batteries from the singing choir dolls. I'm not quite sure how she finds them, but more than once I've had to remove the batteries from her curious mouth. Last time we got home I even found she's stashed one of them in her car seat!