It's almost here...

I'm ready, but I'm not...my baby is turning 1! This week has been hectic, with Dave's parents in town, so I haven't been able to dwell on things too much, but my goodness I have my sentimental moments. This afternoon we had her year photos. They were to have taken place Monday, but for unforeseen reasons needed to be pushed back to today. I'm really glad as I don't think I was fully prepared Monday for them. I made a cake for her to smash (she loved it!) and had her dress all ready and my goodness was she cute! She was more interested in getting the wooden blocks that were set out than she was in looking at the camera, and she was most definitely not into pics with Dave and I, but I think we got some good shots. When I came home there were 2 pics posted by her photographer...one from today and a 3 month shot....oh the changes! She definitely takes after the Schelbach side!

My little girl is changing every day. She loves to cuddle, growl, crawls like a fiend, and is discovering new, fun and loud noises to make with her tongue. Always a good time! She loves to dance to songs (and with her Mommy), and has taken up singing as well. She is a blast in church as she loves to bust a move and sing at the top of her lungs...even when the song ends!

She fell asleep in my arms this morning and I was taken back to this time last year. We had similar weather, nice and warm, I remember walking Bay around the park and having to stop at every bench as I couldn't make it in one go! I remember thinking that Delanah was never going to be born and being full of fear at becoming a mom. So much I have learned in a year! So much I have to learn!

Tomorrow I have my MOPS group, which I am looking forward to, and then the last minute things for the party! I am feeling a bit stretched thin at the moment. I am trying to play the hostess, but I am also trying to keep my house in shape and get ready for this party! My relationship with my mother in law is still shaky at times and I watch every word I say and every step I take...that's tiring as well! Focus, focus, focus! This is about celebrating with friends and family the first year of my daughter's life....focus, focus, focus...