One!

Sadie turned one on Sunday! I still can't believe it. It really feels like just a month ago that Derek and I nervously brought her home from the hospital. And now she's an active, chatty, increasingly independent toddler!

Always ready for a party, our little sweetheart loved every minute of her party . . . our guests the Colliers and Uncle Todd, who made a surprise visit to OK for the occasion, the candle on her cupcake, being serenaded, and opening her gifts all solicited lots of smiles, giggles and claps of delight.

But the highlight, of course, was the cake. She was a little unsure of what to do at first . . . for about a second. Then she grabbed a fistful of frosting, stuffed it in her mouth and subsequently demolished the thing. She loved it! Left barely a crumb behind (and that was in her hair!).

Needless to say, it was a very special day. We've been incredibly blessed with and by our sweet Sadie and look forward to the many adventures this next year holds!

Our sweetheart turns one!

Sadie's throne

Favors

Make a wish!

Get in my belly!

Sharing with Uncle Todd

Tapped out

A very special gift . . . a music box handmade by Uncle Todd

Books!

Da plane, da plane!

Sadie's own (pink!) Bronco

New ride

First birthday AND first kiss . . . Big day!

The three amigos . . . Sadie, Dane and Shep