It's Time to Feel Nostalgic

Was this really a year ago???

It feels like yesterday, and also a million years ago. So crazy. It feels like Hope has been a part of our lives forever! So how has it ONLY been a year? And how has it ALREADY been 1 year??

Saturday is Hope's big birthday!!

I just can't.

I just can't believe how this little baby has grown into such a funny, feisty, sweet, happy little girl! She has grown and learned so much! I enjoyed going back to look at my "reflective" post when J was about to turn one, and remembering what he was doing at this age, and of course comparing the 2! :)
 
So funny to me that J was saying basically ball, da-da, and ma-ma (but not consistently) at this age. And for a boy, he was quite verbal!! Hope, on the other hand, says da-da, ma-ma, thank you (det doo), brother (bah-do), love you (wub oo), night- night, more (muh), no-no (with the finger wag sometimes), and dog (dah), hi, and bye-bye. Oh, and please (in sign language). I think that's it! 

They both started walking at about the same age! J started just after his first birthday, and Hope started just before! As in, just today. :) She took a few steps alone on Monday, but today all of the sudden she's choosing to get up and walk instead of crawl! HERE is a video of Hope walking. I just LOVE how babies walk when they are just learning!

Unfortunately this week has also brought Hope's first ear infection. :(

Since our visit to urgent care on Saturday, she has developed a more stuffy nose plus a nasty cough.  Of course when I called the nurse today, they say the antibiotics will help the ear infection but the other symptoms are probably just another cold virus that has to run its course. Boo. Hoping by her big day she is feeling 100%!!

Love this girl, my partner in crime! :)

We feel so blessed to have this precious girl in our lives! We are excited to celebrate her on Saturday!!!