I absolutely adore this picture. I love her wet little curls and her "I'm gonna get you face" For some reason every time I see this picture I just laugh. I love our before bedtime together. We play and read and tickle and cuddle. I will cherish those special bedtime times.

2. Nana's

So this little monkey has become her security blanket. I was one of "those people" who thought security things were something "parent induced" but she claimed this little guy when she was a few months old and he hasn't left her side since. His name came from Bananas and turned into Nana's. He is starting to loose his luster now after being chewed on, carried around, put through the wash, and cuddled to death. This picture is to always remind us of her favorite monkey.

3. Picking Flowers

Shot with my IPhone, this picture shows her curiosity starting to develop. The park was an everyday adventure for us during the summer and everyday she would run out to the field and pick all the flowers. Her hair was starting to get really crazy and her homemade yarn necklace was a must wear item for her that day. Around this time of year she started to get even taller and more lanky with a full head of curls.

4. Nap time in the car

Running around in the afternoon means nap time in the car. I only wish I could sleep like this sometimes. Kicked back, arms up, and off into la la land. Beautiful.

5. First Zoo trip

How fun was this little escape up north. It was magical seeing the zoo through a one year olds eyes that day. Everything was larger than life and the pages of her animal books where right before her eyes.

6. Fourth of July

Pigtails!! Finally!!
I tried for months to get her hair up in two little ponytails and finally....it was long enough. Her crooked smile and patriotic colors just melt my heart.

7. Grandpa's Ribs

Nothing is better than going to visit my parents and experiencing my dads AMAZING bbq.
This picture captures it all. A mouth full of meat and a clean bone. That's when you know they are good.

8. Sunday Best

We captured this one right before we left for church one Sunday. I start to tear up when I see this because our church is such a big part of our life and I am so blessed to be able to share this with her. The book is of Jesus and she brings it with her and "reads" is every Sunday at church.

9. Bath time

We couldn't have captured bath time any better than this pictures. She asks to take a bath 20 times a day just so she can play in her "princess bubbles."

10. Christmas Time

3 cups mini pretzels

1/2 cup craisins

1 cup salted dry roasted peanuts

2 cups Rice Chex

2 cups holiday colored M&M's

8 oz. white chocolate for melting