Eliza is One!!!

This little girl just turned one, and although this year seems to have gone by quickly I cannot imagine our family without this little Princess.  Eliza is adored and loved and she makes every day better by being a part of our family.  She is always quick to smile, loves being outside, holding anything in her hand and getting attention from anyone she knows.  She is so sweet and cuddles more than either of my boys (which I love) but constantly wants to be on the move as long as she isn't tired.  She is a master of walking and exploring and wants to keep up with her brothers even though she is so small in size that I have been asked recently if she was 6 months old.  Eliza is the perfect addition to our family and we are so grateful to have been blessed with this wonderful little girl!  Enjoy these adorable pictures from our day to day life.

 I LOVE her smile!

 She loves looking out these windows.

 I love the fact that she will still fall asleep in my arms!  I love this so much and although I am very grateful she sleeps well in her bed I love that she does this too.

 So sweet!

 She loves walking and exploring anywhere she can go.

 I love being outside when the weather is nice and so I am glad she enjoys it too.

She loved walking around the zoo with one of my friends, especially when she had a stick to carry. 

 Her short legs can't quite reach the ground on this tricycle but it was cute to see her try.

 I loved getting to put this dress on her because it was one me or my sister wore we were little.

 This is what it is like trying to take pictures of Eliza with one of her brothers these days.

 She just thinks it is funny to try and squirm away.

 She is so cute when I get her to laugh, even if it doesn't happen a lot.

 Me and my girl!

She loves going for walks in the stroller! 

She looks so tiny in the swing but she really likes it! 

 She loved getting to go down the slide over and over again with my help!

 More sleeping baby time!

 This was a dress my Nana made for me when I was baby that I love getting to put on Eliza.

 I think it is so funny that Eliza stole this necklace from me one day and then kept putting it on herself.

 Sitting and watching her brothers outside!

 Exploring the park on a nice day.  She was very interested in the flowers.

Eliza loved exploring the playground.

 A girl and her dad!

 I honestly love getting to dress my little girl in frills, lace and flowers!

She is an amazing, precious, special little girl that makes our whole family better!  I am so grateful that we were blessed with this wonderful spirit in our family!

Eliza and her Birthday Cake

My little girl turned one and we celebrated a little less than a week later by singing to her and giving her a cupcake.  I thought she might be like my boys and not very interested, however, as soon as she got her first taste she started devouring the cupcake!  She loved eating it and had no problem getting messy, unlike Alden and Anders.

I absolutely loved seeing her enjoying her cupcake and making the most of her birthday treat!  Here are some adorable photos and videos of of her enjoying her cake!

 All ready for her cupcake.  She even let me put a birthday hat on her head and left it on for most of the time... Neither of the boys tolerated the hat at all.

 I was just really glad she didn't try to grab the candle until it was blown out at least.

Here you can see a video of her getting her first bite of cupcake.

 She started off rather timid with the frosting.

 But then she decided it was easier if she just picked the whole thing up.

 So excited!

 She was totally happy just munching away on her cupcake.

 She loved the cake and the frosting!

 Savoring every bite.

 So happy!!!

Painting her tray.

Here is a video of her painting her tray with the cupcake at the end.  She totally loved getting messy!  It was fun to actually have one of my kids enjoy their first cake.