1 year old!!

Riley is one year old!!! I cannot believe how much this sweet baby has grown and changed in a year. And I really cannot believe how quickly this year has flown by (I know I say this each month, but it is so true!)

Riley is starting to look more and more like a toddler, her features are still so small and sweet but she no longer has the young baby look. Her hair is getting a little longer, her face a little fuller, and she seems so tall. Her personality continues to come out each day! Riley laughs and giggles more, she is very silly and will "play" to the crowd if she is comfortable, and she is into everything!

We went to see Dr. Shuman the day after her birthday. She thought Riley looked great and she could tell Riley has ummm personality. She thought it was great but said our challenge as parents will be to teach Riley to be a sweet, respectful little girl without losing any of that personality! haha. She hit that right on the head. She also thought Riley looked great and said we could go ahead with whole milk (we are to add some formula still because Riley needs all the calories she can get.)

Here's how she measured:

Head: don't remember. it is written down somewhere. but it was in the 25%

Height: 30 inches (75%)

Weight: 17 lbs 7 oz (5%)

She is still tall and lean, nothing new there.

Here are some things she is up to:

-She is pointing at everything and will "tell" you where she wants to go or what she wants with her points.
-She is standing on her own

-Riley cruises around furniture and likes to try to climb onto everything
-Riley has taken up to 5 steps alone and does this several times a day
-She will give kisses when asked (if she wants, she is not always in the mood)
-She will love on her baby doll and give her kisses too

-She LOVES to dance and will bounce around to music
-Riley also loves to take things out of containers, baskets, bags.

-She loves to open cabinets and close doors.

blurry but I caught her standing on her own. :)

Riley, you are an amazing blessing from God. We are so blessed by you and your sweet spirit and personality. We love you precious girl!!!