:: Family Happenings - happy 1st birthday Reese!

Last Thanksgiving, I woke up with contractions at 6 a.m.

We arrived at the hospital at around 9:10 a.m.

. . . And I had little Reese at 9:48 a.m.

{without an epidural - - no! my worst nightmare!}

We are so thankful for her.

Sounds cliche, I know, but I couldn't imagine my life without her.

She is growing into such a beautiful, intelligent toddler.

She is such a light in my life.

I love that she loves her big sister.  

I love that she's beginning to be attached to her blankee.

I love that when I arrive home from work, 

she runs to me and immediately puts her arms up so I can hold her.

 I love her big brown eyes.

Even though it was rough at times, I love that she started walking at 8 1/2 months.

I love that she jibber jabbers very intently as if she were having a conversation with you.

I love that she loves taking baths. 

 I love that she's addicted to her binky at night.

I love that her tiny, little body can run away from me.

I love that she sleeps through the night 

and that she has the biggest smile on her face when you come to get her in the morning.  

Happy Birthday Reesy!

We love you so much!