We have a one-year old... what???

Everyone told me that the first year will just fly by. Two weeks ago, I would have disagreed. I went back to work on the 1st and after returning to my desk, with everything left pretty much as I left it, I feel as though I've only be gone for a month. Then I come home and I see my little Maggie speed-walking towards me, giggling, and squealing, and reaching up for a hug, and I realize how much has happened in the past year.

I can hardly remember those late-night feedings, and the world that new moms become a part of during those late nights. You know what I mean... watching 90210 re-runs at 4:OOam, facebooking and that the only other people on at that time are other new moms, seeing the Turbo Jam infomercial and wondering if you should invest in it to lose your baby weight... yes, it's a whole world that I almost forgot that I was once a part of.

But she sure is precious when she's sleeping!

I remember the day that Maggie first smiled at me, and now I can't remember a day when I haven't seen it since.

I remember how exciting it was when she first rolled over. And then how scary it was when she rolled off of the bed. (I sure hope this isn't the first time James is learning of this... I think I told him... I think.)

I remember our first swimming classes, picnics, trips to the zoo, and so many other fun trips that we have made together.

A trip with Peyton to the zoo. Clearly, he is not interested.

Mom's 'n' Tots playtime with Joseph

I remember when she first pulled herself up, and when she started crawling, and now more recently, when she took her first steps.

Walking through the spray park at Bowness Park... not a wet t-shirt contest.

So now, when I'm sitting at my desk thinking about how quickly the year seems to have passed, I am reminded of how much has actually happened in 12 short months. And how even though it has only been 12 months, I can't remember life before Maggie.

Here we are celebrating her birthday with Clark and Mooney families. It was the perfect day! She loved playing the water, but not as much as her first experience with cake and ice cream... she ate it all!

The backyard set-up

Drew liked the water!

A lot!

Peyton loved it too... a little too much!

This picture was taken a split second too soon. The slide was wet so Peyton shot down it like a rocket!

Perhaps one of the most entertaining moments of the day!

Cake time!!!!

Oh this is good stuff!!

My new wheels!

Happy Birthday Sweet Maggie... we love you!

Two months... in pictures

The best way to bring you up to speed is through pictures. Here goes...

I need to begin with an update on my little nephew, Drew. Drew is my brother Jordan and his wife, Kari's, little boy who is 5 weeks younger than Maggie. Unfortunately, little Drew suffered a major seizure 8 weeks ago and has been in the hospital undergoing many, many tests since then. While he didn't suffer any damage from the seizure, he has been experiencing localized seizures in his limbs and, more recently, his face. Please keep little Drew in your prayers. He's an adorable little boy and we pray that he will be blessed with a long, happy, healthy life.

Drew and Maggie took a swimming class together earlier this spring. Here they are having some fun together!

With Drew in the hospital, I've been able to spend more time with Peyton... and learning what it is like to have two kids! Here we are at the zoo. Maggie isn't really used to having someone in her space, but they managed. Peyton is a good big cousin and Maggie puts up with him the rest of the time!

Peacocks roam freely at the zoo, but it seems that I rarely see them fluff their feathers. This one spread its feathers after Peyton walked up to him (not closely), and yelled, "Boo, Ceacock, Boo!"

We've been on a few picnics with my Moms 'n' Tots group. Here, Maggie is playing with her friend, Charlotte. Okay, I say playing, but really she is trying to steal Charlotte's food. Looks like Charlotte is ready to claw her eyes out, but she was a good sharer. Afterwards, Maggie went around and cleaned up the bits the other kids had left. We call her, "Hoover". I guess I'm supposed to take food to these things?!

We've been spending lots of time outside! Maggie loves the water...

and the park... especially the swing

And more recently, the slide!


This is at Gymboree. I wasn't too sure about Gymboree until the third week we went. Maggie loves to explore the entire area, and especially loves the balls and hoops. On this particular day, she really enjoyed the bubbles too.

And finally, a little snack before church. Perhaps it will keep her quiet. Right.

Our little girl is getting so big! She turned one at the end of June (already?!). I'll do a special birthday blog with party pictures, so stay tuned!!