1st birthday

Jewell started walking on Thursday, just  two days before her birthday!
She took 10 steps right in a row!
(This picture is on her birthday;
she was taking a couple of steps to get to the piano bench.)

We had 28 people in our little house for Jewell's birthday,
and that is immediate family only!
It was great to enjoy this momentous occasion together.

Happy birthday!!  Here's your cake!
She reached right for the strawberries.
I knew that even if she didn't love the cake,
she'd want to eat the strawberries.

All of Jewell's cousins were excited to hand her the presents,
but there was so much going on that she really didn't get
too excited about opening anything.  

   Wow!  This year has really flown by!  I can't believe that it has already been a year.  I have cherished every moment.  It has been so exciting to watch her grow, learn, and change.  I have felt so much joy and excitement.  Words truly can't express the blessings that I have experienced throughout the last year.