1 years old

This time last year Violet was only 10 hours old and I was having a hysterical break down because of... hormones. It's fun being a mom, but this last year has been the toughest of my life. It's also been one year of more learning then I ever thought possible.
I'm going to be saying this over and over again, but I can't believe it's been a year. And then when she's 2 I won't be able to believe that either. She's amazing. She's running around now, loving books and reading, and has finally grown into her stuffed animals and blocks. Loves being outside in the sunshine picking up rocks and playing with the puppies. We starting going to a Book Babies group last Tuesday, and will for the rest of the time the program goes and it was so much fun. The instructor had all these fun songs to sing, and props all the kids got to look at and play with. We went around the room doing animals noises and Violet was a professional at the tiger noises. She growls all the time. We think it's because my little brother Isaac growls and makes similar noises. I think she picked it up from him. It's pretty adorable.
Yesterday we threw her a birthday party because Cristian had the day off. It was "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" themed and it was a BLAST. It was the first time we'd hosted anything at our little house. Honey made carne asada, lots of people brought salads, and beans and rice, and I made her caterpillar cake which I am VERY proud of. My mom brought fruit that had gummy worms going through the middle of them to keep with the theme. Basically all the gummy worms were eaten by the kids and the fruit was left lol. And also made a decorative caterpillar out of paper lanterns and pipe cleaner. We all ate and talked, then did cake and presents. She was EXHAUSTED by the end of the night but it was so much fun!
Today we had a quite day and she ended up bringing her new books to me to read about 10 times. And she carried around the blocks my parents bought her the rest of the day. She also received several GORGEOUS dresses. Man, she's sure spoiled. But none as much as I am for getting to be her mommy.


The whole year has been a highlight.
She has a 5th tooth which is awesome, and more of her personality comes out every day. It's so much fun to watch her grow, I'll  never get tired of it.

Happy Birthday my wonderful little Violet! You've helped me grow and learn so much this last year. Thank you for all the smiles, giggles, fun bath times, baby babbling, adorable kisses, precious hugs, bright smiley eyes and fun I could ever ask for. Waking up everyday and seeing your beautiful little face and perfect baby body make me so happy! You're my darling little girl and I love you more then I will ever be able to describe.