August 6, 2008--Katherine Turns One!

I have already shared some pictures from Katherine's birthday party, but I thought I would also share a few from her actual birthday. It is so hard to believe that our baby girl is already one year old! She is pulling up, cruising, and trying to stand on her own, so walking won't be too far down the road. And today (August 14), we just used the last of her formula, so she is completely transitioned to whole milk! She is still such a laid-back, smiley girl, too--much more reserved than Mary Joyce is.

Katherine's claim to fame is that she can sleep absolutely anywhere. You've seen the multiple sleeping in the exersaucer and in the high chair pictures...well, now Miss Katherine can fall asleep in a shopping cart. She lays her little head down on her arms, which are propped on the bar in front of her, and takes herself a nice little nap. You can't imagine the looks we get when she does that... :-)

Happy Birthday, Katherine! Mama, Daddy, and Mary Joyce love you very much!

One Year Old Girl


Publix gives you a free "One Year Old Cake" when you purchase a first birthday cake. Instead of using it at the big party, we saved it for her actual birthday.


Mary Joyce enjoyed the "Happy Cake" very much!


Grandmama waited and gave Katherine her present on her actual birthday. Here is Katherine "reading" her birthday card.


This duck is adorable. It came from our friend's store, Mulberry Toys. (Check out their website, and please excuse the shameless plug, but they have great, quality toys. :-) )