It is amazing how much a little gal can grow in one year. It is also amazing how fast if flies by!
I cannot believe that Gwen is a year old! She is such a sweet girl and we absolutely love having her in our Home. Happy 1st Birthday Gwen!
One Day Old
One Year Old
Gwen is now 28inches tall and weighs 19.4lbs. She is petite for her age, but still growing way too fast. She walks and practicaly runs. Says: Momma, Dada, dat(that), shoes(here we go!), Bubba, pawpaw, ball, bye bye, thank you, night night and more. Of course she doesn't say all of these just how we might, but she says them in her own way and we understand them just fine . . . She also signs: all done, more, thank you, food, and please pretty well. She likes to play with balls and toys that she can carry and take things in and out of. She is fairly independent and quiet which often times equals sneaky. She loves to laugh, give hugs a blow kisses. We are very blessed to have her sweet spirit around us daily.Gwen's Party
Elizabeth and Miles came by to help us blow up the balloons for the party ;), ;). Elizabeth did such a great job. I think she was pretty pleased with herself!
Jessie had fun with all the balloons too. She also started her own trend of shoe wearing!
Here is Reesa and Geoffrey having a great time.
Then, the balloon fight started! Watch out everyone!
These guys were too cool for a balloon fight. :)
Time for Cake!
Gwen got some last minute cake-eating tips from Jessie.
And the Dug right in and topped it all off with some Juicy Juice.
Here was the damage.
After a bath, it was time for presents.
I think Gwen had a pretty good birthday. She recieved a fun summer dress from Bethany, Miles, and Elizabeth; a lamb, net with fish for the pool/tub, and a cup from Grandmother; way cute church shoes from Aunt Kim, Uncle Frank, and Jessie; some great books and CDs with readings of the books and additional songs from Aunt Dolores; and a baby pool with some more water toys from Grandma and Pawpaw Jones. Thank you all for your great gifts!
Here are some pictures with her and some of her new things. We haven't been able to use the pool, or the water toys outside because of all the rain, but we've still been having fun with them inside!
She loves to go in and out of the pool over and over again.
Well, you can't turn one with out have to get those blasted shots at the Doctor. So on Tuesday we dropped Geoffrey off at Aunt Kims for a bit and went on over. Everything went really well, she was a great trooper and was back playing with her buddies in no time!
Sometimes life and all this running around sure wears you out!
Sometimes life and all this running around sure wears you out!
I hope you enjoyed your Birthday Gwen and I can't wait to see what's in store for you in the future!
