Happy Birthday Princess!!!

The 1st birthday came and went...

So much planning, so many smiles, so much fun-not just your birthday, but the past year baby girl.  It seemed like yesterday your daddy placed you in my arms and here you are 1 year old.  It's been the very best year of my life.  You make me smile, you make my heart melt!  Oh baby girl how I long to see what your future holds.  You are the very best thing that has ever happened to me (us!)

Wishing you the most beautiful birthday ever!

Most Thankful for.....

FAMILY!

She's almost 1!

In less than two weeks our little princess will be one!!!! We've been spending so much time planning her candy shop themed party-Mike reminds me, "Wendi, it's a birthday, not a wedding!!!  This time of year has been so busy...
Here are some of our favorite fall photos!

Much love to all and Happy Thanksgiving!

Halloween Sneak Peak - We couldn't resist!

Fall Fun!

Fall is finally here and we are loving the cooler mornings and nights!  Miss Kate is finally in her fall wardrobe-probably more fun for mommy than Kate.  It's Fall Break this week, so we are enjoying shopping, lunch dates and having lots of fun together.

Just an Ordinary Day!

I am sitting here listening to the baby monitor and watching Kate go to sleep...oh, what a sweet baby.  Each and every day amazes me - she's getting so big (9.5 month now) and she is learning so many new things.  There isn't a moment that goes by that I don't count my blessings in life and Kate I count twice! I love being a mom, I love being her mom!  I love you Kate, sweet dreams and have a good nap baby girl.

Meet Me in St. Louis!

We went to St. Louis this past weekend for a family wedding!  We had such a wonderful time hanging out with family and staying busy, busy, busy!  The weather cooled down to the 70's while we were there.  It was so fun to introduce Miss Kate to such a fabulous city.  All of the photos explain all of the fun!

Packing our bags, getting ready to go!

Mommy and Kate waiting at the airport!  (It was nap time, so taking out the camera was a good distraction!)

 Meeting Great Grandpa Jay for the very first time.  Yes, with an 89 year old and 9 month old it's hard getting both to look at the camera.  It was so wonderful that Kate got to meet him.

 Mommy and Kate after a yummy lunch strolling around the Forest Park area.

You can't go to St. Louis without enjoying a delicious dinner on "The Hill"!

The night before the wedding...Mike's parents came in to watch Kate, so we had a great night out!  

Beautiful church and wedding...the reception was fabulous!

It's so fun being a baby:) 

Dinner Out!

We took the little princess to dinner tonight at one of my favorite places, Pita Jungle...yum!  It was perfect, because it's loud and there's a lot to distract her.  She was on her very best behavior and even sampled some delicious hummus.  We definitely need to acclimate her to a Mediterranean diet:)  It was a great Friday night and fun way to start the weekend.

To Keep or Not to Keep?

So we are heading out of town next week and needed a special outfit for the princess, I found this cute and a bit obnoxious one!!!  Not sure if it's made the cut (might actually return it - isn't that bad!) but either way we had to take some photos!  Too adorable:)