We celebrated Bailey's 1st birthday on January 28th! It's crazy how last year it was 35 degrees on her birthday and there was sleet and the city of Houston was shut down, and this year it was 75 degrees! That is Houston weather for you....
We had her party the weekend before, and we were blessed to have all of our immediate family with us! We are so grateful for our family and friends that made the day so special.
Bailey was still a little under the weather, and didn't really care for the cake, but we had a good time.
Kya had a great time opening all of Bailey's presents,
and Bailey had a good time playing with the wrapping paper.
Kya will be sorely disappointed next year when Bailey can open her own presents at Christmas and her birthday!
Update on the ladies:
Bailey had her one-year check-up, and she is 29.8 inches (72nd percentile), 22.8 pounds (88th percentile), and has an 18.1 inches head circumference (78th percentile). We are so thankful for her continued growth! This girl likes to eat and play! She can stand by herself and will move from one place to another but not without letting go of something. She is getting more interested in walking and will push her little walker sometimes. She still loves to climb EVERYTHING. She also loves bath time and trying to drink water out of the tub.... She can say: Ma-ma, Da-da, Uh-oh. She still loves shaking her head no, giving high fives, waving, and Eric just recently taught her how to blow kisses. She loves music, too. She doesn't really pay attention to the TV unless someone is singing - she put on her own half-time show during the Super Bowl. She was mesmerized and yelling and laughing during Katy Perry's set. It was hysterical. I have really enjoyed watching her grow and change, but it makes me sad that she is not a baby anymore! I am ready to get rid of the bottles, though. It has been a battle.... this girl takes after me with her stubbornness....
Kya continues to amaze me with how thoughtful and sweet she is. She shows me grace when I don't deserve it and is quick to forgive. She is really a special child. We started her in a community theater class, and she loves it. She is a pretty confident child, but with girls that can change in a few years, so I am hoping this class helps her to continue to develop her self-confidence. She loves playing pretend and taking care of her babies and playing teacher. She also loves hugging on Bailey who tries to bite her most of the time - can't wait for that stage to end! Eric started reading Chronicles of Narnia to her, and she is loving it. This is her first big kid book to read with one of us. It was Eric's favorite series growing up, so it is neat that they are sharing that together. It has been such a pleasure to watch Kya develop into a young lady, and I can't wait to see what else God has in store for her.
