A day of "firsts ..."

Today is Josie's first birthday, which is amazing enough by itself. However, I find it refreshing and exciting to realize how many of her "firsts" I've actually experienced in the two months we've been a family. So, to document this momentous day, I've compiled a list of Josie's recent "firsts:"

Clapping hands (Grammy taught her with Patty Cake ... current favorite is "If You're Happy and You Know It" song)
Pulling to a stand
Cruising the furniture
Walking
First visitors (Grammy, Anne C., Nuge 6)
Waving bye-bye
Bad cold with fever (here at home)
Eating solid food all the time
Going to daycare (see first bad cold)
Parties (2 wonderful baby showers - more posted later)
Trip away from home (Grammy & Gramps)
Feeding her own bottle
Drinking from a sippy cup
Drinking from a real cup (we're working hard at this messy job)
Trip to work with Mom
Word(s): Alright, it did turn out to be "Mama" or rather, "Mamam," but "kitty" is still hanging in there as well as "cat," "boo," "hi," and "see-see" for herself ... and she gets meaning out of lots of my words. ("no," "no touch," "no, No, NO, NO!!!" and "go get your kitty toy" to name a few)

Some more photos to come, soon, I promise : )

oops! one more

Photo update ...

I'm really behind in updating Josie's blog. Chalk it up to busy-ness and business ... we're now in our 3rd week of daycare/back to work and feeling way more comfortable at both ends. I'll get more updates going as soon as possible, but here are some photos, which are the best part anyway!