First Birthday Weekend

Her birthday started on Friday when Grandma and Grandpa B came over and gave her her birthday presents. Which was an Elmo Chair and Mega Blocks. She has enjoyed sitting in the Elmo chair and dragging it around the living room by the eye balls.


Saturday was the big day and we had her party at the park which was nice so that the kids could play at the playground and we could get things cooked. Ben and I should have gotten there earlier to get things set up but this was our first party away from home and so we didn't know better. Things went well though and Katelynn was having a great time with all her cousins and just being outside with everyone. We are glad we brought her little car for her to be driven around by everyone to the park and the picnic area.



She enjoyed her cake as you saw in the video below. She was a sugary-sticky mess afterwards and I didn't give her a bath until after her nap. She was so tired and just a little cranky on the car ride home.




We opened her presents at Beth's later that day for dinner. She got some books and clothes and toys. Katelynn's favorite was from Brynne. Brynne has been giving her toys that she doesn't play with anymore and this was a little wind up bear that has a lullaby. She has slept with it every night since she got it. Thank you Brynne for your gift of love!


Sunday was Mother's Day. Ben gave me some beautiful pearl earrings that I have been wearing everyday since. And we had another get together at our house.

This weekend was quite busy and full. I can't believe how much was going on. It was nice to have family together for her birthday and to celebrate Mother's Day.

One year Old Pictures

After making three appointments with Beth to get these pictures done the fourth finally worked out. The first was because we were too busy, the next two because the day before it would rain and so it would be muddy and wet everywhere. So, finally yesterday we were able to get them done. Thanks Beth for all you do. They turned out great. Ecspecially for a one-year-old that won't stop and say cheese!

Bye-Bye Mama!


Cheeser


Playing in the pretty flowers





Mama and Katelynn

Appointment and a Layout

Today we went for Katelynn's 1 year check up and everything went just fine she got two shots and she is doing well. She weighs 23lbs and 10 ounces and is 32.5 inches tall. Which puts her in the 80th percentile for weight in >97% for height. I am really amazed at how tall she is. She can reach off the kitchen counter and pulls so much off the table just by standing on her tip toes.

Here is a Layout that I did for a challenge on the Shabby Princess blog. You get a template and a quickpage and a chance to get a $25 gift card to her shoppe.



Have a great Day!

Birthday Video

We are home from her party and she was such a trooper. When we set up the time she was having two naps and 11:30 was in the middle. As soon as the invitations were printed she started taking one nap at 12 noon. So, I was worried that she would be crazy tired and not happy, but she was wonderful. She is like her mother in the sense that she is always entertained by whatever is going on around her. I love to people watch. So, for all of you that weren't there today here is the best 10 minutes of the party. For those that were there Uncle Kevin was taping so, talk to him if you don't like what you see. Aunt Sarah was a little oblivious for a moment there!

We love you Katelynn! I will post some pictures later, when I receive them!



P.S. Thank You Uncle Kevin and Aunt Beth for being my videographer and photographer as I was a little preoccupied!

P.P.S. Kevin didn't get a picture of Jennifer and Matthew but you can hear Jennifer talking in the background. Aunt Heather was taking care of Jackson who ended up throwing up this morning and couldn't make it to the party. We hope you feel better Jackson!