First Zoo Trip

For my birthday a couple of weeks ago, I got a zoo membership! I love zoos and I'm very excited to take Katelynn a lot this summer. We went for the first time March 1st, and though 1 1/2 hrs is about all a 14 month old can spend in there at a time, I think she enjoyed it.

The Giraffe

The Lion who was very noisy

They have a great indoor playground for kids.

At first she was afraid to crawl through.
She warmed up eventually.

Sign Language

Katelynn is slowly but surely learning a few verbal words (mama, dada, bottle, dog), but she is really doing good with sign language. She knows more, all done, please, bottle, diaper, water, and eat. Her motions might not be exactly like ASL, but she's close!

Body Parts

Katelynn has been learning her body parts! She knows belly button, ear, nose, hair, tongue, feet, hands, and sometimes eyes. Here's a sample...

14 Months

Katelynn is 14 months old today. Before I know it, she'll be graduating from high school! Her current loves are reading books, playing with anything that makes music, and getting into the kitchen cabinets. I think she's just under 30 inches tall, and she might be over 20 lbs, but we don't have another check up for a while so I'm not sure. We've just about finished transitioning from formula to milk, and she is officially down to one nap a day. She continues to love other kids and Hannah the dog, but is not so fond of babysitters in this separation anxiety phase. :)

Cute Pics

The other day, this bright yellow truck was doing some work on the cable lines, and Katelynn was just fascinated. She kept running back to the window to watch.

It also happened to be the day she was in a dress, which is a rarity and not the most functional attire for a very active 1 year old. But she was sure cute.

After Christmas we ordered another big kid car seat so that we could have one in each car. But obviously the best part of the package was the box.
She has figured out how to get on and off of her new horse, and she loves to push it around the kitchen, but she still doesn't get how to make it move while she's on it. :)

New Year, Same Outfit

Yesterday, in honor of Katelynn Day, I decided to dig out the outfit she wore the day we brought her home in...

7 weeks old - about 9 lbs

7 months old - about 15.5 pounds

1 year & 7 weeks old - about 19 pounds

It's a little short in the sleeves and pants, but she could totally get away with wearing it. :)

Happy Katelynn Day

One year ago today marks what I'm pretty sure is the most important day of my life: the day I became a mom. I'm teary as I look at these photos, remember that day, and realize how incredible it is to have my little girl. What an awesome gift we received. It's been a challenging year with all that comes with being a first time mom, but Katelynn is the joy of my life.

Katelynn's Birthmom Tonia bringing her out

Tonia passing her to me

Katelynn, meet Mommy

And Daddy

Hanging out for a bit

Grandma Pam, Us, Tonia, Aunt Stephanie

Saying goodbye to the James' Family who lovingly

took care of Katelynn for her first seven weeks

A very peaceful ride home

Contentment

Joy

Katelynn Joy, you are incredible, and I love you so very very much.