Birthday Party

Dear Lexi,

On May 28, 2011 we celebrated your first birthday. We threw a party at our apartment complex. We spent some time in the theatre-eating lunch, opening presents, and eating cake. You loved the frosting on the cupcake, but you weren't too fond of getting your hands dirty. You kept trying to shake off the frosting. Mommy created a video for your first birthday--it had all of my favorite pictures and videos from your first year. When we went to the pool to go swimming you were so tired and grumpy that I just took you home to take a nap. You slept like a rock though!! It was such an exciting day for you! And you got so many great presents!!

I love you sweet girl!

Love always,

Mommy and Daddy!

First year highlights!

Dear Lexi,

This first year has passed by sooo fast! I can't believe how big you have gotten. You started out as just an itty bitty baby and now you are walking, talking (words) and screaming. I love how big you have gotten and I love how smart you are. Here are some highlights from your first year....

First giggle--At 3 weeks you would giggle in your sleep at 2 months you would smile and giggle when you recognized mommy or daddy.

Holding head up---At about two months you got really good at holding your head up while on your tummy.

Photo Shoot--At three months you had your first professional photo shoot. You liked it for about 10 minutes, then we had to work really hard to keep you happy.

Family Reunion--At three months you had your first family reunion. At this point you would use sleep as a defense mechanism, lets just say you slept A LOT! Poor girl, everything was way too crazy for you.

Hand Control--At three months you learned to grasp object and you found your hands. You were fascinated with the movements you could make your hands do.

Sitting up--At around 5 months you started to sit up. You would tip over a lot, but you were determined and kept pushing yourself back up.

First flight--Your first flight was Thanksgiving. We flew to Georgia and then drove to Myrtle Beach. You were great on the flight!!

Crawling--At about 8.5 months you started to crawl. You loved being able to crawl over and grab things, but you didn't realize that you could crawl long distances. It wasn't until about 9 months that you realized that crawling could be used as a way of following mommy to the bathroom. I haven't pee'd by myself since.

Standing--At around 9 months you started to stand (letting go of objects after pulling yourself up). At around 9.5 months you started to stand without needing anything to grab onto. You were so proud of yourself. You would stand there and bounce up and down.

Walking--At around 11 months you started walking. You started with just one or two steps, but at 11 months you realized that you could go more than a few steps. At eleven months you just took off. You haven't stopped walking since.

Talking--At one year you could say seven words; mama, dada, ball, toy, toes, hi and bye. You love "bye-bye" the best.

I love you little girl,

Love,

Mommy and Daddy

Mommy GRADUATES!!

Dear Lexi,

Today, Mommy walked in her college graduation. It was such an exciting day for all of us! Mommy had worked so hard for FIVE years to get that diploma! I am so glad that you were there to watch mommy walk across the stage (even though you slept...). I love you so much little girl and one day you will walk across the stage and I will watch and cheer so loud!!

At the Phi Alpha after party!

Getting ready to walk across the stage!!




Chilling with daddy before the grads walk in!






Sleeping...

I love you baby girl!

Love,

Mommy & Daddy

First trip to the ZOOOOOO!!

May 18, 2011

Dear Lexi,

Today was your very first trip to the zoo! It was such a great trip. We went to the Fort Worth Zoo. You went with; mommy, daddy, and Aunt Brandi! You behaved GREAT!!! You had so much fun at the zoo! You had fun watching daddy play with the birds, climbing on the statues, and looking at the alligators. You especially loved the indoor exhibits! You stayed in your stroller, but you also liked being able to walk around and explore! You even warmed up to Brandi. You loved being playing with her earrings. Here are so pictures from your first zoo trip!!

Lexi hanging out with Auntie Brandi!!

Lexi loving the family time!




Lexi with daddy chilling on a crocodile (alligator??)

Lexi on a iguana thingy

Trying to touch the birds that daddy was holding.

Staring at the aquariums.

Daddy feeding the birds.

I love you,

Love,
Mommy and Daddy