Spring is here

 Grammy and Grampy babysat Jade today! I received this precious picture and just thought I'd share!

Happy Monday! :)

Sweet girl

April has been a rough month for miss Jade. First a cold that kept lingering and then a stomach flu type bug that had her not feeling like herself for about a week. I'm so happy my little angel is finally feeling better! Today we did our first ever full grocery shopping trip together. I usually try to go on the weekends when Nate is home, however we had no food in the house, so it was kind of necessary. She did a great job and the fact that it's 80 degrees and sunny didn't hurt either :)

One year pictures

Finally, I have time to share some of Jade's one year pictures! I received the CD the day before our trip to Disneyland, so I didn't have time to get them up before we left. Here are a few of my favorites. Sylver is amazing, she made photographing a one year old look easy!

                                                  

                               

                                           

 We even got some family pictures, which i think turned out great!

 

At one year old Jade weighs 24 lbs 8 ounces and is 32 inches tall. She is in the 90th percentile for weight and still remains off the charts for height. 

Jade's Party

Jade developed a pretty nasty cold on Saturday (the day before her party) so she was not quite herself for her big day. However, she managed to perk right up once her cake was served! Here are a few pictures from the day. A big thanks to my sister for taking them for me!! :)

A year of Jade

Pink and Yellow

Lunch consisted of Jimmy John's sandwiches and assorted fruit and chips

The Birthday Girl

Presents...

Presents...

 

And more presents!!

Singing Happy Birthday

Jade going in for her first EVER taste of cake

I think she likes it

The demolished cake. We had to take it from her or she may have never stopped.

Mama and dada with the birthday girl

All the kids at the party. Cousin Michael, friends Leah and Owen and Cousin Cora!

 

Grampy and Grammy

 

The girls :)

GeeGee and her little dollies

The cake the rest of us got to eat

Overall, the party was a success. A big thanks to all our friends and family who were there to celebrate Jade's 1st birthday and a big thanks to those who couldn't be there who sent messages, cards and gifts!

Happy 1st Birthday Jade

One year photo shoot and party pictures will be coming soon! For now, I will share some pictures from Jade's actual birthday! 

Jade celebrated her birthday by enjoying her first happy meal from McDonald's. She had a cheeseburger with ketchup and pickles, french fries and apple juice. She loved it! :)

And there were presents, of course! Jade got a play kitchen and some various Minnie Mouse items. She seemed to like her card best, however!

You may have noticed Jade's dress looks a bit "retro"... that's because it is actually the same dress I wore on my 1st birthday! :)

Happy 1st Birthday Jade Marie. We love you so much!

Happy Easter

Not too many people can say they had their second Easter before their first birthday!!! Today was technically Jade's second Easter, as she was born on Easter Sunday last year. While she was busy trying to be born last year, this year she got to experience the Easter festivities including, church, an Easter basket, bunny ears and of course pretty dresses! :)

We got to celebrate as a family at Church this morning followed by an Easter lunch at our house with Nate's mom and dad and an Easter dinner out with my mom and dad and grandma! 

Outfit 1: Easter bunny and church dress

Playing with her new toy from Grandma and Grandpa. I included this pictures specifically because her bottom teeth are actually showing in a picture, haha

Outfit 2: Playtime dress

I specifically included this picture because her face cracks me up. I seriously think this is how Jade feels about having her picture taken! :)

He is Risen, He is Risen indeed!!!

Easter Bunny

Today we ventured out to see the Easter Bunny at our local mall. Jade seemed pretty indifferent about it. She was all smiley right up until she sat on his lap. After that, the Easter Bunny got about the same reaction as Santa did, no big smiles and no tears. :)