Happy 1st Birthday Kayli!!

Kayli is now 12 months old! Wow, I really can't believe it has been one year! As I look back a year ago, I am so blessed to have had such a wonderful experience at the hospital. I am so thankful for Martha and Kevin who were there with me every step of the way. Bringing a new life into this world is such a sacred and amazing thing to think about. We are so truly blessed to have Kayli in our lives, and I can't imagine our life without her.

This past month Kayli did some pretty cool things! She consistenly says "mama" and "papa" refering to us :) She learned how to do "ojitos" (she closes her eyes, like a long blink...we like to say she is saying I love you). She now says "ma" for "mas" when she wants more of somthing to eat. She spontaneously signed "milk" one night to tell me she wanted more more before going to bed! That was sooooo cool and I was so excited! I said, "She communicating!" Kevin taught her how to go down stairs...which she loves to do! And four days after her birthday (Grandma Lala's birthday) she took her first steps by herself!!! We are so excited!

For Kayli's birthday we invited family over for food, cake, and presents. We decorated the kitchen, made Hojaldra and pizza, and I made her cake. Growing up, my parents always made our cakes, so I want to carry one the tradition. I was so proud it turn out so good! I also made a mini cake for Kayli to rip to pieces and eat...she did a pretty good job :)

The day after her birthday, she went to the Dr. for her one-year checkup. She now weighs 23 lbs. 1/4 oz and is 30.5 inches long. She also got her shots...5 to be exact :( She cried (of course) right after, but then she was fine....and she didn't get a fever later either! The Dr. said for us to keep her legs moving so they won't get sore, and after we got home we played on the stairs for about 15 minutes :) I think that helped!