We Have a One Year Old in the House!

She was read her favorite stories (by Anna, here):

Given pictures that have been drawn for her for weeks in preparation for this special day to celebrate our special girl:

Loved the banging game when we got out a bunch of metal bowls and pots and wooden spoons and mimicked everything that she did:

Liked that frosting! (Cute dress by Mema!)

Ate up her carrot cake:

Opened her gifts (this is a bag of rocks that her sisters collected and washed for her, all large enough that she can't choke on them):

The birthday queen, banging her rocks together:

You are one very much loved and celebrated little girl, Ruthie. Thank you for all the laughter and love that you add to our little family.

I love watching you crawl/walk as fast as you can to your Daddy'O when he comes home each evening and your laughter as he swoops you high into the air.

I love how your face breaks into the biggest grin and you laugh with your whole body when you see either of your sisters coming towards you.

I love your hugs when you wrap your arms and legs around me as if you'll never let go.