Happy 1st Birthday Lily Anna!

Our little Lily Bug is a year old today! We can't believe it! She is such a blessing in our lives. Yesterday, we had Lily's birthday party at my parent's house. Besides the various rain showers, the day was perfect. We had a great turnout with about 30 people. We couldn't have asked for a better day.

My parents - aren't they cute?

Papa feeding Lily her lunch. Giant Eagle gives you a free smash cake with the purchase of a 1/4 sheet. Lily sure had fun with her smash cake.

Present time! Lily got a lot of wonderful toys and clothes!

Baby MichaelUncle Jamie bought Lily this Elmo balloon. She loves it!

Grandma and Grandpa Cross bought Lily this Elmo chair. We think its her favorite gift. She loves it!Lydia and Rebekah
Lily and Zachary
Isn't Zack such a cutie?
The Hicks Family got Lily a bubble machine and a huge jug of bubbles. The kids had a lot of fun playing with it. Family Photo
Jeremy carrying Emily and Sarah
Grandma and Grandpa Cross with their Sugar

I took today off work to spend with my baby girl. We had a great day. We went to Daddy's work to see Daddy's work friends and take Daddy to lunch at Panera Bread. Then, I took Lily to Toys R Us and bought her some toys. I promised her that we would always spend her birthday together and go shopping. Then, we came home and played outside in the front yard until Daddy came home. Later, we watched her open her presents from us. We bought her a Cabbage Patch Kid baby, a rocking giraffe that she can ride on, an Elmo cell phone, a swimming pool, an Elmo DVD, a Dora lawn chair, a "birthday girl" Willow Tree figurine and a popcorn popper walker. I'd say Lily had a wonderful 1st birthday!

Lily's 1 Year Old Photos

Yesterday, Anson and I took Lily to Sears to get her 1 year old photos taken. She did so well. We were done in about 15 minutes! Of course, it took a lot longer to figure out which photos to buy. We ended up getting a package that included a CD, so we can print and share all the photos!

They had a special called "Kids Behaving Badly." We choose to let Lily play with some pots and spaghetti.

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Baby Girl twirling her baton for the first time! Isn't she a cutie! Thanks for the baton Aunt Jen!

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I had to capture this on camera. When Baby Girl is full, she throws her food over the side of her highchair.

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My First Mother's Day

I had a very nice first Mother's Day. Anson and Lily did a great job making me feel special and loved. Anson made me breakfast this morning... yummy pancakes. Then I had to complete a crossword puzzle that Anson made me. I had to finish it before I was allowed to get my present. It was a trip down memory lane because many of the clues were about getting ready for Lily or around her birth. It was a lot of fun.

Lily was helping me complete the puzzle. I yelled a few "Hey!s" at Anson because some of the clues were making fun of me!

Me and my Calla Lily
Lily got me some new pretty-smelling lotions and this Willow Tree figurine. I've started collecting them and have 4 now. This one is a Mother holding a toddler.
Lily sitting on her table that she turned upside down
Baby Girl fell asleep in her Daddy's arms. Not sure what that face was for!

Around 4:00 we went over to my Mom's for dinner and to spend time with her. We got KFC, which was good, but since Anson and I aren't used to eating that kind of fried, fatty food - it isn't sitting well with us. Anson was a sweetheart after dinner, and he cleaned up the kitchen for my mom so neither of us had to!

This is Lily Bug drinking from Papa's water jug.
Baby Girl was a little grumpy today. I don't think she's feeling well. I hope she gets better before next weekend. She's been sneezing and coughing all day.
Looking up at Daddy
Helping Nana open her card from Lily. Anson bought this card, and it even said "Nana" on it.
Me opening my card from my Mom

Baby Girl was walking everywhere today. She is really getting strong. Here she grabbed her sippy cup and then started walking with it.
Playing with her car. She won't let Nana put any toys in the trunk. It's cute when she does because Lily will go over and pull them right out.
Looking out the window at the dreary day. We hope next Sunday isn't this crappy out!
Moms and daughters
Cute video of Lily walking!

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Happy Mother's Day to all my family and friends celebrating this special day!

More Steps!

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Daddy - this smile is for you! I was talking about you and saying "Dada" and this was her reaction =) We miss you!

Not sure where she's looking but I thought this was cute.
Trying to change the channel!

Lily's First Steps!

Today Lily took her first steps! We've seen her take a few steps here and there lately, but not this far. Anson, Lily, Jeremy and I went over to GG's tonight to see her and take her to dinner. We took her to Mariachi Coco's.

Before we left, Lily kept walking back and forth between Anson and I. We can't believe how fast she's grown up!! She's be 1 year old in 2 weeks and 2 days.

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