Olivia Turns 1 with a Rainbow of Fun!

I’m Baaaack! I have definitely been missing in action for the latter part of the month, but it has been a bit crazy around here. Mommy duties called and with the new season came a few changes…one being Miss Olivia turned 1! I can’t believe that her first year and has come in gone already. This time around I made sure to savor all those soft squishy baby moments that are so fleeting. I took tons of pictures and slowed down the best I could. Being a mommy the second time around is a huge contrast to the first. With Sean I wanted him to hit every milestone on time, or early, and I feel like I rushed through some of the best moments. With Olivia I could care less that she sat on her own very early, at 4 months, but didn’t make ANY attempts to crawl until after her 9 month checkup, and is still not walking. I do love that I don’t feel so much of those mommy guilt trips that I did with Sean, I am so content in the season we are in and I just hope to make each day the best that I can for my family.

As a new 1 year old, Olivia is full of babbles, tries so hard to do everything her big brother does, loves being outside with her toes in the grass, climbs on everything, is super head strong, and extremely affectionate.

 

 

To celebrate her Diva day we had a rainbow themed party at a nearby park with friends and family. I’m all about a good DIY party so most everything was made by me but inspired by Pinterest!!!  I feel so blessed to have a true village, near and far, who truly love my kids and have been there through all my ups and downs of mommy hood. First birthdays aren’t just for the birthday baby; they are survival parties for mom and dad. That’s right! Here’s to a year of breastfeeding, baby food making, teething tantrums, I don’t know what’s wrong with you tantrums, wiping butts and boogers, and every other thing that comes with being a parent.

 

 

 

 

 

We couldn’t have dreamt of a more perfect spring day to celebrate my baby girl’s big day! Thanks to all our family and friends for helping us make it the best party! We love you!