One year old.

March 14, 2011


Kaitlin,

One year ago I was meeting you for the first time, with your jet black hair, tan skin, blue eyes, and chubby cheeks. Today you still have the brightest blue eyes I've ever seen. Your hair has lightened to a light brown with a hint of auburn. It is almost to your chin and the ends are a little curly. Your skin is fair and your cheeks not quite as chubby. I must say you are just beautiful...inside and out. You love to flirt. You love other children and will practically jump out of the shopping cart if you see another baby. You are bright and always investigating new things. You LOVE dogs and people. You are very social and love to "talk." I think you may be a girlie girl because you love your baby dolls already and you love to watch mommy get ready. You can point to your baby's eyes and nose. You have a favorite bed time "lovey." Your eyes light up when you see it. When you are tired you suck on your two middle fingers. You have five teeth and a big, bright smile. "Mommy" is your favorite word. You do a little bounce and reach up when you want me to pick you up. You love to be the center of attention and put on shows for friends. You are becoming a sponge as you attempt new words. Your newest words are "baby," "bug," and "maddie." You love to be outdoors and feel fresh air. You still nap twice a day most days. You are on the verge of walking...you just need a little encouragement from mommy and daddy. Although you are calm natured, you sure are quick and into everything. Its hard to keep up! You are so silly and make us laugh all the time. You like when we read books. You are very well behaved in public and we can take you just about anywhere (I hope this lasts). At just over 20 lbs, you are wearing 12 month clothes, but have very tiny feet and only wear a size 2-3 shoe. I love to walk in your room after you have awakened and see you standing in your crib grinning from ear to ear. Recently you have started doing a little dance that is the cutest thing I've ever seen.



What a wonderful gift we were blessed with a year ago. There is never a dull moment with you around! Life sure has changed, but we wouldn't have it any other way. So many people love and care about you. We continue to be amazed each day as you grow, learn new things, and develop your own little personality.

Love,


Mommy