Linnea Turns One!

Linnea turned one last Wednesday. We finally got around to celebrating it this past Friday. (such is the fate with being the youngest) Matt was out of town and it was our first chance to mark the date. On Wednesday morning the kids and I woke her up with singing and a candle in a yummy breakfast muffin. (alas no pics) We had a fun day at our playgroup co-op and opened a present from Grammum that the kids had been drooling over for a few weeks. They were so excited to find peek-a-boo blocks and accessories inside. A big hit for everyone. Thanks Grammum!



That evening we had cake and candles. Linnea was initially only interested in touching the candle. It took her a bit to actually get into her cake. Once I gave her some utensils though, she was all about smashing and wacking. I think her favorite part of the day was having the bathtub all to herself. This girl loves the water.




In remembering her birth, I thought back to last year and re-read her birth story. There was a lot going on at that time besides having a baby. But even in the midst of that we were able to have that peaceful bonding time together. Linnea is such a sweet resilient baby. Rarely is she not smiling. And what a smiler! She is very friendly with people and melts hearts by reaching out to be held by others we greet.

She loves playing outside, climbing onto stools/anything, playing with water, taking baths, chasing balls, emptying and filling, playing in the canned goods cupboard, sitting on little chairs, finding hats, playging with animal magnets on the fridge, looking out the window by her crib, reading books and cuddling with her blanky and paci. Every day there is something new to discover or try. We sure love you Baby Nea!