What a Girl!

Eden's new favorite toy . . . baby dolls. She holds them, kisses them, rocks them, and pats them on the back! Amazing how quickly she has begun mimicry!

Unless you are afraid she has become too soft in her old age, I can assure you, her monster side frequently comes out. Occasionally she'll growl at the babies, but more often than not she chases after me!

And she has the manners of a queen!

I think her mouth doubles as a black hole, because I could have sworn I had just loaded her high chair tray with noodles!

And, although her first words were "stop" and "doggie", this is probably her first highly distinguishable word. Sorry for the sideways screen . . . I'm still learning.

A Wedding in the Family

On Sunday, Eden gained 4 cousins and an uncle! And what a party it was!

She missed a nap somewhere during the day and was not the most attentive member of the crowd. Unlike her Nana and Papa.

After the ceremony she was only too happy to be free from grasping arms and uncomfortable chairs.

Eden passed out fairly soon after and let Jay and me dance the night away.

1 Year Old!

She began her birthday, just as she would any other . . . cleaning up her birthday suit!

In this picture she seems to say, "How dare you! Don't you know who I am?!?" {pose dramatically}

The day continued with the wonder of opening presents.

And ended with chocolate on the face . . .

I can't believe it has already been one whole year!