favorite memories of the year

I wanted to make sure that I wrote this down while it’s fresh in my mind. There have been so many sweet moments since Lena was born, most especially in the last couple of weeks as she’s become more bonding, interactive, and cuddly.

Easter egg hunting around the house

Her baby blessing at church

pointing out the caterpillar for the first (and every) time

When she learned to give kisses

her first time in the sled

first time at the library. She wanted all the books

first time sitting up

looking for Spot in her book. She'd always get so excited when she found him

her pure joy when she's outside

the first bike ride. she sang the whole time

digging through her toy bucket. pulling toys out, tossing them aside, looking for the perfect toy

learning to feed herself!

first time using a straw!

her 6:30 a.m. wake up face

when she finally used her hands for the first time! yay!

her super blow out, which required a mid-morning bubble bath

the very first smile. made those first few weeks so worth it

There are a lot of other memories, but they don't come with pictures. These are some of my favorite as I've watched her grow. So grateful we get another year to make favorite memories. And then years to come after that.