Happy Birthday Baby Girl!

Okay, so I'm the worst mother on the planet! Addison's first birthday was over a week ago (the 16th) and I'm just now making a post for her. I feel awful! We have had a wonderful time celebrating her big day with her. Her birthday fell on a Wednesday which happens to be our busiest day of the week with both Trinity and Emory having dance, but we still fit in celebrations every chance we could. We all got up a little bit earlier than usual and enjoyed a decorated house and helped her open her gifts. She loved what she got! We got her a lion ride-on/push along and she plays with it non-stop! She especially loves it when her sisters push her through the house on it! We also got her a play phone, bath toys and a few other fun things. Her sisters have really enjoyed playing with her new toys too:) We had a special lunch of McDonald's and a special dinner at Mexicali where the birthday girl was quite delighted to much on her rice and beans! We came home for a birthday desert and her first birthday cake! She wasn't too sure what to think about it, but eventually got it all over herself!

Looking back on the past year is so amazing! I can't believe it's only been a year since our family was blessed with the addition of Addison Kennedy! She was so perfect and tiny at 7 pounds, 2 ounces and no one believed she was actually that big, she looked so tiny!

Within just a few days it was like we had never lived a moment without you! You were already growing and changing so much we couldn't believe it!

As the months passed you showed us you were a perfect baby and were becoming more and more curious about the world around you!

You have really developed your own personality and are showing it to us more and more every day! You are very tolerant of your big sisters and all their friends, allowing them to play with you and laugh with you. You love to be just like your big sisters! You are also very stern about knowing what you want and refusing to give up until you get your way! If someone puts their hand on you or anything of yours and you don't want it there you are sure to give them an earful until they remove it! You will not allow people to take advantage of you just because you are the youngest! You love to laugh, smile, talk, dance and snuggle! I have been asked several times if you ever stop smiling or if you ever fuss because you always have a smile to give someone when they need it! You love to put on a show if you know someone is watching and you love to meet new people. You are such a blessing to this family and we are all so grateful to have you! I love you baby girl!

We had the family over on Saturday to celebrate your birthday (even though Nini and Aunt Sheridan weren't able to join us) and we all had a great time! You loved the tamales courtesy of Gommy and the fruit-kabobs courtesy of Trinity and Daddy! I think you could have lived without the cake though. You thought the candle was so neat, you put the flame out with your fingers instead of by blowing it out- that was a little confusing for you! You really enjoyed opening your gifts with the assistance of Emory and loved playing with all your new toys! You seem to know how lucky you are to have the family you do!

My computer is acting up right now, so I'm not able to upload any pictures right now, but when I can there will be quite a few to share!

We hope you had a great first birthday and look forward to celebrating many, many more with you in the coming years! We do hope they take their time getting here though:)