So this Blog post took forever to put together so hope you enjoy the 4 slideshows of photos of Claire's 1st birthday celebrations! She had a little party at her school the day before her acutal birthday. It was enlightening to see how many different ways a kid can eat a cupcake! A few days later, we had a few dear friends and children over to our home more to tell them thank you for guiding, praying, supporting, and cheering us on this year! Finally, a week later, we had a family party at Bluff Park in Hoover. We had our photographer come and take her 12 month photos and include family. We had cake and gifts then headed out for lunch. (I love simplicity!) It was tons of fun to watch her play at the park (one of her favorite places) and enjoy family and cake! You will see she thoroughly enjoyed it. We had to take a bath before a hard nap after all the festivities. People were more than generous to love on her and us as we marked the monumental day of bringing our baby girl into the world one year ago. WOW! We reminisced about me waking Jeff at 3am to tell him my water had broken and we were having a baby today...as well as the long but worth it day to hear her sweet cry that she was finally here...and finally to announce her precious name to the world.
Her 1 year stats at her 12 month MD appt are that she weighs 18# 8 oz (she grew from the 6th percentile to 12th) and she was 28" long (from 6th percentile to 25th in height). She still has only 2 bottom teeth and has been so healthy. She is doing great on cow's milk and eating lots of table foods...still a little baby food. She loves yogurt, cheese, peas/carrots/squash/zucchini, all fruit...and of course, Cheerios!
She's on the move and exploring more everyday! I wrote her a poem for her birthday and will post it soon. Thanks for enjoying our little girl with us. I soak up both Jeff and Claire, every single day! Thank you Lord!!!
First slideshow is of her school party. Second is of her party with friends and pix of neighbors who remembered her big day. Third is photos with family members. Fourth is her 12 month photos of just her (and us).
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