My precious Laney Bell-
I can't believe you are 1! The last 12 months have flown by. You have gone from a 7 pound itty bitty to a 20 pound little girl. I have truly enjoyed watching you grow and change. You have learned so much! You are crawling everywhere, opening cabinets, cruising along the furniture, playing with your brother, standing by your self, feeding your self, using a sippy cup, and still capture my heart with your sweet baby coos. Your hair is blonde now, not dark brown like when you were born. I hope you start walking soon. I think you've almost got it. You can walk if you are pushing something, but are timid when it comes to letting go! You have masted using words. You can say, "Mom, Dad, Bye Bye, Dog, and Done". You can wave hello and good bye! You still sleep through the night and you still sleep in your woombie. I have tried to break you of this habit, but you cry and cry (which mommy does not like). I am sure you will out grow it at some point!
Daddy loves to play with you! He plays peek a boo, and tickles you! You like to say, "Dad Dad. Sometimes I'll sneak you in to our bed, and when you notice Dad is there you smile and cuddle up next to him :-) It melts my heart to watch you and your Daddy!
Connor is the best big brother. He watched out for you and makes sure you always have a toy. Recently you like to go into his room and play! It is so sweet to watch you play together. You truly have a built in best friend! Sometimes you fight. You get mad when Connor takes a toy you were playing with, or when he has a drink and you don't.
You are my perfect little mini me! I love you so much- you make our family complete. I love to sew you dresses and make you headbands. I love to remember your sweet baby smell, and enjoy thinking about the young lady you will become! Sometimes I wish I could go back and savor the moments when you were brand new, to cuddle you all day and hold your tiny hand. I am so excited for what the future holds. I want you know that we love you with all our hearts! Please remember that, God has a perfect plan for you and you need to trust in Him. Happy first birthday sweet heart!
~"For I know the plans I have for you" declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you, and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
