Happy Birthday Kaelisse!

Kaelisse turned ONE this weekend! Holy guacamole...I can't believe my baby is a year old already! Here are some pictures that show how we celebrated the occasion.

Balloons, of course, are a must for my kids. I think Tylie and Kaelisse were more excited about them (for days) than any of the other festivities.

It's a little bit hard to see what's going on here, but this is Kaelisse talking on the phone. That's right, she puts the phone up to her ear, traps it with her shoulder (like all of us adults when we're trying to multitask), and walks around like that. So observant!

I decided to try to make a zebra cake, and was really happy with the results. How's that for making it up as you go along, and freehanding?!

Singing and blowing out a candle.
Her first experience with the strange texture of frosting...
...which she really did not care for!
Getting a little frosting on herself.
The finished product.
Now, we had done this late at night because of our schedules this week. She was tired, cranky, and not hungry. Plus, we forgot the part that Tylie was most excited about--the party hats! (And, mama didn't get the cake-and-frosting-covered-year pictures she wanted). So, we took it for a second round the next morning.

Kaelisse obviously LOVES birthday hats. :)
The rest of us playing along.


That's right, I knew she would like chocolate cake under better circumstances! (No frosting)

Opening presents: thanks everyone!!

Grandma & Grandpa, Thanks for also making big sister feel special this day! You actually nailed it, and made her the happiest girl on the planet! She hasn't put it down.

I love the wonder you can see in her eyes right here!

So, at one year old, Kaelisse is walking like a pro and even occasionally playing with the idea of running. She loves to climb up on the couch, LuvSac, bed, us, etc. She says some words, including her own version of mom, dad, dog, and "go get it." She loves bananas, applesauce on-the-go pouches, cheese, green beans, and most things edible. She has 5 teeth. She loves to throw and chase after balls. She is an entertainer who purposefully does things to get your attention and make you smile or laugh. She is tender-hearted and has an even temperament most of the time. She LOVES playing with her big sister, and they make each other laugh more than I ever can. She brings us so much joy!

Happy Birthday, baby girl! We love you!