One

Our baby turned one on the 8th...

 The cake and cupcakes were so girlie... (yea! we love having a girl in the house)

 There were plenty of gifts...

 Lots of friends...

An ample amount of help opening gifts...

 There was the traditional singing of "Happy Birthday!"

 And a complete meltdown!

 I don't know if it was all the attention, but she did not want anything to do with her cake.  Even a little bit of icing wasn't encouraging her to dig in!

 So, after everyone else enjoyed their cupcakes, Livi decided she might give one a try...

 And she really liked it!

 Of course, everyone knows that cake is best with milk...

 Thanks for the kitchen, Mima and Papa- Livi and her brothers love it!

 

At one year, you are a dainty 19 lbs, but you are 31 inches tall!  The doctor tells us you are on your way to being a "tall, slender, girl!"  You have 3.5 teeth and you are using several signs (more, all finished, night-night) and you have learned to say "cracker," "thank you," "daddy," "hi," "bye-bye," "more," and "night-night."  Every morning when I walk into your room, you reach up from your crib and say, "hiiiiieeee!"  You love to sing and you adore your baby dolls.  You have a special bond with your brothers, and Noah (in particular) always makes you laugh and smile.  You are a momma's girl through and through, but you have so much fun with your daddy.   I cannot believe how fast this year has gone.  We are so happy to have you with us, sweet baby girl.  Happy Birthday, Olivia Marie!  We love you so much!