Chrisily turns ONE!!

We had been anticipating this day for the last several months. We knew it was coming way too fast but we also knew there was no way to stop it. So, since we could not freeze time and keep our little girl a baby forever, we planned a big party to celebrate her 1st year of life. Jacob's parents and grandma were flying in from MS to celebrate with us and my family would all be in town as well. We planned a nice family dinner for the night of her birthday and then her party was Saturday.
July 4th, 2011 changed our lives forever. We met our baby girl for the first time and we learned what unconditional love really was. There is absolutely no way for me to explain my love for Chrisily to you. If you are not a parent, you simply do not understand. She is my heart and soul. I know that Chrisily isn't going to remember her 1st birthday, but that's okay. We will have a lot of pictures and videos to share with her. This celebration was as much for me (and Jacob) as it was her... We made it! We survived a whole year as parents and we think she is pretty darn cute and well taken care of!
July 4th, 2012 started off with Jacob and I going to get Chrisily out of her crib. We had the video camera and we sang Happy Birthday to our sweet girl. She got ready in her Birthday Girl outfit and we went to the Parkway House for breakfast (this is KK and Gramps favorite place to go and this is where we ate breakfast the day I was going into the hospital to be induced). She had her own big girl plate of scrambled eggs and a giant pancake.

After breakfast we drove around some different areas, scoping out places that Kathy and David might like to buy a house. YES, you read that right, they are going to move to NC (eventually, right David??)!! After that we went back home and just hung out and played around. Chrisily got to skype with Uncle Luke, Aunt Meagan, Uncle Tim, and Aunt Lindsey who were in Texas. They sang happy birthday and she opened their presents.

That evening my family came over and we grilled out, opened presents, went on a walk, and just enjoyed some family time with Chrisily. It is so nice to have everyone together like that. We missed the ones who weren't with us but we had such a nice time with everyone that came. Here are a few pictures from the evening:

Although it was the 4th of July, our sweet girl was tuckered out long before the fireworks began. We had a very fun filled day and we all went to bed a little early that night.

Fast forward from Wednesday to Saturday (in between there was a lot of crafting, shopping, preparing, etc). It's party time!! The theme was Bright and Bubbly. Just like our little girl. I had a lot of help with the prep work and set up/ clean up. And I HAVE to give a shout out to the guys, Jacob, David, Dad, and Jared- they helped with whatever I asked and didn't complain once!! We had a wonderful time with family and friends and most of all celebrating Chrisily.

We had all of our family and friends write a birthday message to Chrisily and take a picture with the board. We will have a 'guest book' with sweet messages to add to her scrapbook. She will be able to see everyone who came to celebrate with her!

After the party ended we were beyond exhausted! We had a pretty low key evening and enjoyed our last night with Jacob's family.

Chrisily had her 1 year appointment last Monday. When she was born she was 6 lbs 15 oz and 21 inches long. At 1 year she is 21 lbs 3 oz and 31.5 inches tall! She is average for weight but 99% for height. Lord knows she doesn't get that from her mom and dad!! :-) She is perfectly healthy and doing great.

My good friend, Melissa, took some family pictures and 1 year pictures of Chrisily too. When I get the disc with all of them, I will be sure to share them!