My sweetest baby girl has turned into a bustling toddler in what has seemed like mere seconds. It was only weeks ago that I had to tote her everywhere. Now she runs around (people say she walks like Tai Grandma...waddles to and fro) only wanting to be picked up if she needs access to something she can't reach on her own. My Tweets went from lumpy to lively and I am really ok with it. The sadness, I believed I would feel, fell by the wayside when I witnessed her amazing transformation in the days leading up to her first birthday. She has come into her own I am loving every minute of her amazing journey. I can't believe how much I love Mei as a 1 year old. She laughs like she's never laughed before...in a "hey...she gets it" kind of way. She giggles when I give her a look after she burps, she makes funny faces at the dinner table when she knows everybody is looking, she copies her brother when he does crazy yoga moves, she copies him when he says a funny word, and best of all...she still loves to give everybody "snuggies". She is always trying to find someone to waddle up to, wrap her arms around and give lovies on. My Buggy...it's ok that you are 1...but please, oh please...don't turn 2...
5.27.2010 - 1 Year Appointment:
- Weight: 18lbs 15oz (10-25th percentile)
- Height: 29.5 inches (50-75th percentile)
- Head: 45cms (50th percentile)
- Shots: Hep A, MMR, Chickenpox, PCV13
- Dr. Richter said she looks great overall. She did drop below her curve in weight again but she really thinks that the "curve" of average weights is greatly driven by formula fed babies.
Foods:
Stell started cows milk at 11.5 months. She still nurses 1-2 times per day. I wanted to try it on her before her 1 year check-up so I could report to Dr. Richter how she was doing. She loved it the first time and since has not touched it...other than at BB's house where she downed a half of a sippy in one sitting...of course she did. I've tried the chocolate thing and it's a no go. Aston did the same and refused milk until about 15 months. Dr. Richer was not concerned and said she's tiny so she can eat ice cream and full fat yogurt to fulfill her calcium needs if it comes down to it:) Other than that she is still eating more than her brother at all meals. New loves are grapes, strawberries, breakfast sausage and of course she has edamame coming out of her ears!
Signs:
No new signs...she does please and thank you sometimes. Loves to blow kisses if that's a sign?
Sounds/Words:
Ball (ba), ouch...perfect pronunciation:), bubbles (bubba), bird (bir), uh oh, watch
Notables:
- She's a full on walker now...yikes
- Walk's al-round the house always on a mission to nowhere
- She still a HIGH pitch screamer when she wants something
Stell's at home birthday party was 2 Wednesday's ago now. Many of her playgroup friends attended. It was truly perfect. The rain ended just in time, no one got hurt, and it was simple. We had cupcakes (by BB), juice and snacks. The yard was filled with all the outdoor toys we own and the kids were armed with bathing suits so we cranked up irrigation system to top off the entertainment.
These were the favors...Rubbabu cars...one of Mei's favorites. My friend Courtnay (owner of Little London...gave me a deal:)
Emi perched on Denise after a snooze in the car
Birthday girl takes it all in as guests arrive
One of the last times we will see Danielle, Caeden and Kylie...we wish them the best of luck in Atlanta
Cupcakes ala BB...she had me put the candies on top...big mistake...wanted them to look like 1's instead they look unloved and certainly BB put lots of love into these... oh well...I'm sure I'll have many occasions to redeem myself
Mei playing dumb...
she acts like she's never seen a cupcake before...she loves the things!
Here's Aston...now this WAS his first cake experience and he dove right in...does this say something about their personality differences? ...can't believe I wore the same dress at his party...
Mom...seriously...I have cake on my face don't take my picture please...
why in the world are you still shooting?
talk to the hand Mom...
Fine I'll just pretend you aren't there...
The only boys of the group...doing boy stuff I guess
Maisie and Liza...they were so cute in their matching party dresses
Mom...go away!...I'm gonna throw this frosting at you!
The itsy bitsy teenie weenie poked dotted one-piece pals...
The scene in the yard...sprinklers, balls, golf, wheeled toys, water toys, suncreened bodies and a slide...
The youngest party goer...baby Eve...
Love how Mei jumps right in with the big kids
Mom...this prickly grass tickles my feet
BFF Kate Kate...
BFF Mia Moo
1 year old sandwich...
Aston and Caeden get pummeled by high-powered sprinklers and lovin' it!
Stellyn getting inducted into the toddler-ette-club...
Enjoying a good sprinkle...
YIKES! that's no sprinkle! It's a MONSOON!
Brother enjoying a good towel snuggle
Emi literally babysat Mei forever...she brought her toys, helped her up hills, helped her in and out of the wagon...amazing! How much does she charge?
Aston found out how much fun it is to let balloons go in the air...
Mama Anne, Kate Kate and Baby Eve gave Stelly a shopping cart for her birthday...and you know who swiped it right out from under her:( Mama Anne also replaced Aston's picture frame that she made for him last year for school with his name on it. The other day, Aston jumped on it and broke it. I was so sad and so was he. He uses that frame daily as a ramp for his cars. Anne made him a new one so he had something to open at the party....so sweet...
and Mei...steals it back... BTW...Mama Kathryn and Mia Moo gave her plastic food for her birthday so she had something to tote around in her cart...she's especially fond of the hot dogs:)
This is the face she makes when she hears him coming...
Walking to Mama Kathryn...
Don't know who was more proud:)
back to Mom...this happened like 5 times...then the party was over...until next year!
9 comments:
Looks like the perfect 1st bday party!! Love, love the favors - precious. So smart about the sprinklers - why have I never thought of using the sprinkler system?? Love that you wore the same dress - accident or on purpose? :) So many cute pics of Stellyn - such a precious, sweet little girl!!
aw mei/baby stellyn! such a sweet post. cannot wait to spend more quality time with this child this weekend.
what a great party. for real and i thought the cupcakes were fab. this lens is intriguing. I love love love the shot of the whole scene. and this close ups are like kind of distorted right, but in a cool way? so many great shots. glad the cart was a success. love the smiling mrs. kathryn picture to bits and love that baby eve made the cut :)
BIG GIRL! So glad we were there to celebrate. Um, nice grimace on my face - botox anyone? Am hoping that Emi continues her love of little babies in light of what's to come (she's still talking about her 'new friend' Mei) and the car was SUCH a hit can't even tell you - takes it everywhere. may have to stop by the shop and pick up a spare. the pic of mia is to-die-for as is the one of mei and the monsoon. love it all.
Looks like a wonderful party. Stellyn is beautiful and has quite a personality! Give Aston and Mei a hug from us!
Louise, Ava and Arden
omg. the pic where 'she' says 'mom, seriously, i have cake on my face...'
CLASSIC! love it!!!!
your photography is amazing. i love the blog..
cheers,
c.
you are so awesome about posting a lot of great pics and writing up the details. love your blog. inspires me to keep track of more. it's interesting how different 1st and 2nd children's experiences are--ella had never had cake before her 1st birthday either, but jack, on the other hand, had multiple times.
btw, looked at your recital photos on flickr. that firebird shot was AWESOME. love the sun reflection, the angle, the sky w/ clouds.
Awww...how much fun!! Great job posting; I felt like I sort of lived through it (just with the mute button on)! :>) Agree with the Brooke - so many cute pics. I'm glad to see that Zoe isn't the only one wearing the same blue polka dot bathing suit from last summer!! Look at Emi - she's going to be such a great big sister!!
happy 1st stellyn! such cute little car favors! love it. jacob didn't take cow's milk til he was 18 months so no worries. he likes soy milk as well, have you tried that? i always keep both in the fridge, he likes to switch back and forth. i think the cupcakes look great! i can tell it's a 1 :-)
Wow...what lovely pictures of Mei's first birthday party with playgroup! Love your balloon decorations attached to the party favors from Courtney's store!
The cupcakes ala BB were gorgeous...loved the pictures of Mei eating them! She's a REAL party girl!
What a good idea to have the slide near the sprinkler!! Fun to see the comparative picture of Aston's 1st bday!
Enjoyed seeing Mia, Kate and Eve...and their Moms, of course!
You are so fortunate to have such lovely friends and family close by to share memorable moments and events! love, Gram
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