O-N-E!

That's right...Nora's ONE!  We are SOO excited!  This girl gets better every day.  She is amazing to watch her learn and grow.  I am not sad that she is growing up...I absolutely LOVE it!  While I do miss her sweetness of a newborn and her snuggliness (because she had no choice) some times, I fully embrace her growing up.  I love that we get to play now.  I love how independent and curious she is.  I do not mind cleaning up the contents of her dresser every. single. day. because I am so happy that she can do all of that.  I love our days together when it's just Nora and Mommy.  She is my little girl and I couldn't ask for more!  Aaron & I are so blessed to have her in our family and give thanks for her every day.

Here's Nora's birthday in pictures:

Good Morning to the birthday girl!  She had a special out fit for the day, thanks to Meredith.  I couldn't get a good picture of her holding still to show the outfit, but it has lots of necklaces and bling all about being 1 or birthday things.

Birthday girl all ready for the day 

In the morning, we worked in the yard.  Yes, I mowed the lawn again.  Nora hung out in her stroller and we moved her along with us while we worked.  Sorry the pictures aren't turning today on Blogger.

This girl loves outside! 

Gpa & GViv visited.  (My Dad & Stepmom)  Nora got all kinds of FABULOUS things!

Like a camo outfit (head to toe).  More pictures to come. =)

Then, I think her dreams came true...she got something to play with outside.  She LOVES it!  She became a master at climbing up the slide and up the rock climb part almost immediately.  She just smiles and smiles playing on it!

Cheesin' it as she climbs up the slide.

Her new play thing has a slide and a swing together.  She sure likes the swing, too.  

I'd say she had a GREAT day!!