Mailee's One

In what seemed like a blink of an eye, our little pumpkin turned into a one year old. Both John and I are thrilled to see Mailee hit her big milestone birthday, but I can't help that my heart aches a little as I realize the years will continue to go by even faster. It has been a joy watching her blossom and grow. Grandma R came out to help celebrate Mailee's birthday and summed up her personality in just one word "independent". She knows what she wants, is determined to get it and is quite fine trying to accomplish things all on her own. It is hard to even get her to stay still long enough to snap a picture... she is constantly on the go.

Oh Mailee, even though you are independent, adventurous and silly you are loving and sweet as well. You still adore your doggie, Sahara and love to give her and all your teddy bears kisses. We still haven't found a food that you don't like (birthday cake was no exception... after you tried the frosting you decided it would be best if you just planted your face right into the cake to get as much in your mouth as possible).
You are a very social little one and absolutely enjoy being around other kids and adults too. (Just as long as somebody you really know (like mommy, daddy or melody) is near by.)

At your 1 year appointment we found out you must have had a big growth spurt... You made it up into the 35% for height ad 10% for weight. (Still small, but healthy and strong).

We love you so very much and feel so blessed to be the ones that get to witness and watch you continue to grow through the years sweetie!