Halloween Fun in Wales

Even though Halloween isn't as big here in Wales, we tried to keep our family traditions in place with Reese. She dressed up in three different costumes, a watermelon, witch, and a doctor. She looked as cute as ever in all three!

Scott had a road game today so we carved pumpkins yesterday so he could take part. Reese, however, didn't do much in the way of helping or diving in. She was a little unsure of the pumpkins this year. She did get brave enough to finally 'pet' the pumpkins but then would quickly run away.

I brought her trick-or-treating at the neighbors and she had a ball trying to get as much candy into her little bag as possible. A girl after my own heart, I tell ya!

Here are some pictures of all the fun.

Life as a 1 year old

A little glimpse into the life of a busy one year old...complete with silly faces, new tricks and tantrums!

Party Pics

Look who's 1!!

It's hard to believe an entire year has gone by with our little beaner. It makes me a little teary eyed to see the 'baby' in her disappearing so quickly. She has brought unimaginable joy, love, and pride into our lives. We are truly blessed to have such a sweet little girl to call ours.

We celebrated on October 6th with a some of Scott's teammates at our place. We had snacks, dinner and of course cake. Made a few decorations to mark the occasion too. Reese had a blast at her party but didn't seem too interested in the cake. She cared more about eating her dinner, what a good little girl. She didn't really get the whole wrapping paper thing either, but loved all her new toys. She most definitely is not a shy one, loved all of the attention!

Reese is running all over the place these days, definitely keeping us on our toes. She tries to sneak out of the living room whenever she sees the door open even a crack. She can point to her nose and ears when you ask her to and bring you some of her favorite toys by name too. Still using her trademark sounds but starting to test out a few new ones here and there. One of her new toys is a little piano and she has discovered the button that plays full songs and only pushes that one...over and over and over while dancing her little heart out! She likes to dance by herself though, stopping if you if try and join in. She is eating so much these days and hasn't turned anything down. Has a hearty appetite and will let you know if you're running behind on getting meals or snacks to her! She is drinking out of her sippy and straw cups with no problem and loves to carry them around with her. Still a great sleeper but won't sleep in her stroller at all anymore. If there is anything going on around her, there's little chance she will be sleeping. This makes it interesting for games but we try and stay as long as she allows.

Happy 1st Birthday Reese Elizabeth!

Here are some of the latest pictures.