Our little J-bird (Jaycee) turns 1

Last Sunday, Jaycee turned 1. We put on her birth announcement that she has been brightening our lives since 3/25/11. She continues to brighten our lives every day. She is such a happy little girl. She loves to smile and makes everyone around her smile too. She especially loves Morgan. They give hugs and play together now and it is so much fun to see.

Here is J-bird's birthday cake.
Before she started opening presents.

Actually opening presents. She really enjoyed ripping that paper and was usually excited about what was inside. Morgan stood very close by in case she required any assistance.





It took her a minute to get started eating the cake but once she did, she shoved huge pieces in her mouth. It was fun to watch.

Two days later, she received presents in the mail from both grandma's and aunt Kalli. Getting presents didn't get old.

A little about our Jaycee:

Weight: 18lb 1 oz 6th%

Height: 28 1/2 in 25th%

She eats more than Morgan almost every meal yet remains in the 6th percentile for weight. I guess she too got her parents genes.

She started full on walking three weeks before her birthday and loves to climb. She is very independent but still a great cuddle bug.

She loves to go to the park and climb up the steps and go down the slide all by herself. If you try to help, she pushes your hand away. She will do it over and over again. She also tries to follow Morgan where ever she goes.

She is not much of a talker as far as words go but very vocal and it's not hard to know exactly what she wants. She says mama, dada, makes elephant noise using her arm for the trunk, and points to my nose and mouth on command. When she gives hugs, she'll pat you on the back if you pat her. She also leans forward to give kisses.

She does of course, clap, wave, and cover her own eyes for peek a boo.

She has her two bottom teeth and both on the top have broken through this week.

Happy Birthday Jaycee!