Happy FIRST birthday Miss Megan!!

I'm a little late with this post, since we were up at the lake for your actual birthday on Friday, and we just got back last night, but Happy Birthday!! We had a party for you last weekend with all the friends, and then celebrated with a little cake that Gramma made and ice cream Friday night at the lake with the family. You're still not diggin' the cake for some reason. Cupcakes, no problem. Cake, no.... this picture cracks me up- your bib says "Fun at One! It's my birthday!" and has your name and the date under (it's a Gramma thing) so it's just slightly ironic that you are crying (because Daddy wouldn't give you his beer- shucks)

This month has had a few of those kinda funny but not moments that must be documented- you fell on your head for the first time (twice- not far, and as far as we can tell, no damage other than to our ears) and you ate your first bug (I would have fish hooked you, but it was too late- that protein got digested- all that was left was a wing on your chin.)
For some strange reason I must look like a pork chop or something when you look at me, because every chance you get, you chomp. I can't even begin to tell you how many times in a day I say "No Bite" but it's got to be in the hundreds. And since you have 5 teeth now, it really does hurt.

We went and met Daddy for lunch one day this month at the Aquarium. You were really fascinated by the tanks and all the big fish- most of the time you just stared in awe at them.

We're completely finished nursing now (shockingly you never once chomped at the bit for all the other biting you do to me). We cut down to 1x/day at the beginning of the month, and then were done on the 15th. I'm really surprised I made it that far, considering I didn't make it past 6 weeks with your brother. But once the newness wore off, it was just easy, and it got to the point where it seemed silly to start on formula since we were in the home stretch to One. There were many times I had had enough and just wanted my body back, but I just kept thinking what a short span of time it was in the grand scheme of things.

You've started handing things off now and doing the "gimme" motion with your hand now when you want something- right now it's still at that cute stage, but I'm sure the novelty will wear off soon- especially for your brother- what a trooper- he gives into so much it's crazy!

And you're full speed ahead on the walking- you've been walking short places for a couple of months, but you started taking off mid-month, and you're not far from running. And I'm amazed at how you can scale those stairs so fast. You love trying to keep up with Cameron, and are always fascinated by his toys more than your own.

Happy Birthday Sweet Pea! We've been so lucky and blessed to have such a wonderful first year, and you're such a healthy, beautiful BABY!

Love, Mama