We have a 1 year old on our hands!

Little Miss Maija Brianne turned 1 years old today.  I tried to take some time to remember a year ago and all the emotions I was feeling.  We have had an exciting year, less sleep than we thought, but an exciting and joy-filled year.

Maija has such a great little personality.  Since she has begun walking she is becoming even more independent.  She loves to do things her way and has minor "freak outs" when she doesn't get her way.  [She gets laughed at a lot when this happens]. 

 

She is sleeping through the night- what a difference it makes.  Thank you Jesus!  She sleeps from 6:30pm-7am.  She takes 2 naps during the day.  Her favorite foods are blueberries and strawberries, blueberry pancakes, pears, sweet potatoes, grilled cheese, and she loves shredded cheese.  Grandma gives her oatmeal with raisins too!

Her hair is coming in, slowly but surely and her little round body is so cute. 

We are so thankful for this little girl and all the laughs she gives us.  Happy Birthday dear babe!

our little valentine.

I've never liked valentines day.  that being said, i still try to celebrate with ryan.  we stay in and normally make fondue and a few years i have made him watch the notebook... :] poor Ryan.

this year was different.  this year we have yaya.  it's her first valentines day and although we had to work we all had lunch together.  she wore hearts.  she was just too cute.  i love her chubby cheeks.  so this valentines day i feel happy.  this is our dear little babies first valentines day.