Avery turns 1!

 My littlest baby is officially 1!

Fastest year of my life ever! I literally blinked and we went from baby to one year old. I am so, so thankful for this life and to be Avery's mom. 

The kids helped me set up the night before, right after Avery went to bed. The nice thing about a baby is that you can really do this stuff whenever and they don't care. The kids wanted to make sure she was asleep though and she is currently going to bed first in the house so we could roll with that naturally. 

Payton made Avery a special sign and was so excited to put it up for her! We also all participated in making a smash cake. 

We all had a fantastic day celebrating our sweet little girl. And she loved being doted on!

She was definitely a mess after eating her cake, but she cleaned up easily enough with a quick bath.

She opened presents. This mostly meant her siblings opened her presents as she was easily distracted by the packaging, bows, and previous gift she opened. 

Payton really wanted to be sure to get a picture of her with her sign she made. I think Avery loved it.

Avery, 

We are so thankful for you. You were one of the greatest surprises we have ever received and our family cannot get enough of you. You are so close to walking, in fact on your birthday you started using a walking toy and went back and forth across the room. You say mama and dada and hi. There are so many foods you love and not many that you don't (depends on the day really). You make us smile so much. Outside is your happy place. If you are inside, looking out the windows and seeing animals (horses, chickens, birds) are your favorite. You get so excited by animals! 

We can't wait to see where the next year takes you and will be there to guide you every step along the way.  

Love,

Mom