Random Shots and Such (Now say that 3 times real fast ;0)!)

We had such a great time in Houston this past week. I was not ready to come back home yet, but unfortunately, time flies when you're having fun. Sean goes back to work tomorrow and Hattie has her 12 month check-up on Tuesday.

Here are just some random shots that we took last week in H-town that aren't exactly post worthy on their own, but I can't leave them out!

1.) My mom bought Hattie the CUTEST OUTFIT as one of her birthday presents.

2.) I didn't get tons of great shots at the children's museum because Hattie was moving like the energizer bunny, but it is THE COOLEST place for babies. They have a room that's for babies and toddlers, and Hattie and Luke LOVED exploring all of the neat toys and things they have. I can't wait to bring her back in August when her Aunt Lallie and Cousin Wendy come from Washington to visit! Here are a few cute shots that we did manage to capture:

3.) Sean and I had such a great time getting away for 2 nights. We slept in past 9 and took afternoon naps both days. Plus we got to see a lot of San Antonio that I haven't seen in years.

Thank you, Mimi! We needed that! I know Hattie had a lot of fun with you, too!

Cake Shots

(I don't know why, but blogger won't let me put a title on my posts all of a sudden?!?!)

Anyways, we had to let Hattie have at her cake the morning after her birthday party because she started having a bit of a meltdown when we were trying to do her cake at the party. So here are some pictures of Miss Priss not being so prissy and clean while she discovers her new love - CAKE! Like mother, like daughter!

More birthday shots:

Birthday Pictures

Sean and I just got back from our little getaway to San Antonio. We left Hattie with Sean's parents for two nights, and she did such a good job! We missed her SO MUCH but had such a good time getting away for a little bit.

We are still at our inlaws house and are heading home tomorrow morning, but I wanted to post some pictures from Hattie's birthday party. Despite the rain, we had a large crowd to help us celebrate our baby girl turning one. Hattie got overwhelmed, I think, with all of the people. She kind of had the attitude, "It's my party and I'll cry if I want to!" There were happy moments, though, for her, and Sean and I so appreciated everyone who came to party with us; we especially appreciate my parents hosting the party at their house. I'll have to post some of our pictures when we get back home, but here are some that my father-in-law took.

Happy Birthday, Baby Girl!

I can't believe my sweet baby is a year old today! My, how the past year has flown by. Sean and I packed up our video camera and brought all of the recorded footage of Hattie's life thus far with us to Houston. We've been enjoying watching the tapes, reminiscing about Hattie's birth and development over the past year. Our little girl has grown so much. I watch the early footage of her lying in my arms, just trying to get her to make a sound or crack a smile for me. Today, I see that brand-new baby developing into such a bright, cautious, sensitive, and beautiful child. We are so thankful and proud that she is ours. We feel blessed that God has given her to us. We cherish the days we've had and look forward to the days ahead as our little girl continues to blossom and grow. Happy birthday, Hattie Ruth! You are such a treasure to your Mommy and Daddy! We love you!