Happy 1st Birthday Baby Love 12.19.09

We had Amelia's 1st birthday party at TumbleAmerica. A lot of family was in town so the large space worked out great. We had a very simple party. Pizza, presents and cake. Before the bash, Amelia and Dad headed to Magic Mountain with Grammy and Grandpa Hafen. Work kept me home, but I was able to sneak in some shopping and a pedicure. After all, I did give birth to this little babe...it's a day of celebration for me as well!

Nick and I gave Amelia a box full of snacks. She loves to munch, and I'm pretty certain it was her favorite gift!

Great Grandma B passed on a ceramic piggy bank named "Heddy". Great Great Grandma Amelia Klatt made and painted it long long ago!

An incredibly honored Mother and Father. We feel so lucky that this sweet girl has been entrusted to us. We are so crazy in love with her!

A first taste of cake.

Liking the sugar!

Amelia had a few more presents waiting for her in St.George.

Grandma Great. We love this lady!

1 year old pictures

These were the best I could get. You were being a turkey and I haven't tried for any more. Oh well, these will do.

1 year stats:

19 lbs. 14 oz.

29 inches tall

Santa Baby

We had a Christmas party for the students at TumbleAmerica. As you can see, we were able to get the real Santa Clause to visit the little ones. Amelia seemed to enjoy him as long as someone was holding her. When we tried to let her hold her own...well...you can see what happened!

She's truly a fish!

Amelia started swim lessons when she was 10 months old. She absolutely LOVES it! When she sees the pool each day at work, she kicks her legs and starts panting. She definitely knows it's time to swim when we put her suit on. Dad is so great and joins all the other Mommies in the pool. I'm in charge pictures, videos, and staying dry from the edge of the pool!

The big day is almost here!

It truely is the most wonderful time of the year!

I am so excited for Christmas this year! I've been trying to create that classic Christmas feeling in our home for the past few years...it's fun buying additional decorations and adding to the feeling each season. This year I bought a fresh wreath to hang. It smells amazing!

I also bought Amelia a new stocking (as well as others for our future children), on the stocking there is a pocket that says "Letter to Santa". Each year, I'll have the kids write their letter to Santa, stick it in the pocket, and sometime during the month, Santa's elves will stop by to pick it up, in its place they'll leave a special treat.

Family Pictures

{Consider this your Christmas card this year...I'm too busy with work}

Even though we had one MAD little girl, they ended up decent.

MY FAVORITE! {below}

San Joaquin Nature Conservatory

We went exploring today, and stumbled upon this fantastic place. Old barn, new barn, ranch house, pond, rabbits, owls, ducks, deer, vineyards, climbing trees, ivy covered walkways, walking trails, stone house, picnic benches, etc., My new favorite place? Yep.

There is nothing better

There is nothing better than holding, squeezing, hugging, kissing and cuddling you in my arms. You, Miss Mills, make my life incredible!

Happy Cows Live in California!

Halloween was fun. I'm happy it's over.

We had 3 parties at Tumble, 1 "trunk or treat", 6 trips to the store for dry ice, 6 failed cupcakes, 1 make shift decorated trunk for "trunk or treat", 3 sleepless nights...but 1 adorable cow!

Growing So Quickly

This won't be the last time I'm at a loss for words just thinking about how much

{I.LOVE.YOU}

. i love that you don't like headbands or bows.

.i love that you crawl to the window and cry when I leave from home.

.i love that you sleep through the night.

.i love that you crawl up the stairs at tumble and bounce on the trampoline all by yourself.

.i love that you follow me around the house and try to crawl up my legs and into my arms.

.i love that you'll give me your sweet open mouthed kisses.

.i love that you smile so big when you see me after being away a short time.

.i love your dimples.

.i love the feeling of you in my arms, there is nothing better.

.love your pointed toes!

note to self:: don't put Amelia down for a nap in just her diaper...she likes to take it off?!?

The Happiest Place On Earth

We headed to Disneyland to help Jessi celebrate her 9th birthday! The weather was great, the crowd was small, the lines were short, and baby swap was super convenient!

Things we enjoyed: The Baby Center (genius), The Baby Swap System, The Parade, The Dark Chocolate Covered Marshmallows, The Rides Of Course, Listening To Our Podcasts And Learning Some Interesting Things About The Park, How Nice EVERYBODY That Works There Is, Letting Grandma Buy Everything :)

Things Amelia enjoyed: It's A Small World, Winnie The Pooh, Peter Pan, Roger Rabbit, Her Stuffed Minnie Mouse, Her Minnie Mouse Ears, The Carousal, The Parade.

Things she hated!: Pirates Of The Caribbean...yeah so I felt like the meanest mom ever...