Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I trust you all have stuffed yourselves with turkey and stuffing and gravy. Isobel loved her turkey, sweet potatoes and ravioli. We had a great time at Aunt Tracy and Uncle Wayne's house. I can't believe we didn't take any pictures - sorry. 

On Friday night we went to the Christmas tree lighting in Vinoy park. Isobel loved the lights. Here's a video of the lighting.

On Tuesday we had Isobel's 12 month check up. She weighs almost 19 lbs now. Most of us are in shock that she isn't over 20 lbs yet, but she's close. She's also on the tall side for her age - 31". So now that she's a year old we have switched her to whole milk (no more formula - Yeah!). We also stopped giving Isobel a bottle. We made the switch to only sippy cups cold turkey and she's done great. I think she missed the bottle the first day but now she probably doesn't even remember them. Next is no more pacifier at bed time - that one will be a little tougher. We are going to wait a week before we make that change. 

Isobel has been getting much better at walking. She took about 10 steps Friday while we were at Gymboree. Here's a montage I put together of some her first attempts. Hopefully I'll get more video to add to this.  Today Isobel developed a runny nose and a slight cough and was extra sneezy. I'm listening to her snore in her sleep right now. Here are two other videos of our sweet baby girl. One is of her riding her pony. The other is of us playing peek-a-boo. It's really dark but her laughter is infectious. (here's a lighter version although it's not much better) 

Isobel's First Birthday Party!

Saturday was Isobel's first birthday party and it was fantastic. It was a beautiful day at Crisp Park and it only rained for a few minutes while we were opening presents. Isobel was an angel and she looked like one in her pink ladybug dress. She was surrounded by friends and family that love her very much. 

She wanted to walk and walk and walk all day. And she had fun playing peek-a-boo with Nana and Grandpa. 

Now the cake. The cake came out great if I may say so myself. It took Tim, Grandma and Nana to help me but I think it looked

 great. And we made cupcakes for all the kids to decorate themselves and it was a success. 

I couldn't be more pleased with how the party went and Isobel seemed to have so much fun. I think she knew the day was all about her. And I look forward to Thursday when she actually turns 1. One year old! I can't believe she's going to be one year old. 

Bad Mommy!

I know it's been several days since I have posted any pictures or updates of our precious Isobel. I have been consumed with getting ready for her birthday party this Saturday.

Isobel has had a great week. Gymboree is now corporately owned so they are open again and we went back this past Saturday. Isobel really enjoys going and meeting the other children. She made a new friend Claire who is 15 months old and just a cutie-pie. I'll have to get a picture of the two of them. And on Tuesday Isobel went to the zoo with Nana and Grandpa. It sounded like she had a wonderful time and the weather was perfect for a day outside. And yesterday Nana took Isobel to the library for Mother Goose story time. Oh, and the big question - No Isobel is not "walking" yet but she is continuing to get her feet under her and takes up to 4 consecutive steps sometimes. Its so random and unexpected that its next to impossible to get any pictures or video. But I'm working on it I promise. Well, I will try to be a better mommy and post some new pictures and video soon. Take care.

Breaking news alert - Isobel took several unassisted steps today for Grandma. Tim and I caught one or two (video coming soon). Now comes a whole new adventure.