Abby turned 1!  We made it.  It has been such a fun and eventful year full of lots of laughs, adventures, miracles and learning experiences.  We are so grateful for the joy she brings to our family.  To celebrate we had a small "My Little Pony" party (that is her favorite and only show she watches:)  Abby enjoyed her cake, but LOVED her ice cream.  (Like father, like daughter.)  

 

 In honor of Abby's Birthday, here's a few of our favorite things about her..

She has CRAZY hair!  I try to put it in pony tails, but by the end of the day she pulls it out and it sticks straight out on each side. She also stills loves her food...

She has turned into a climber and loves sitting in boxes, especially her toy box...

She thinks her Cousin Chase is the coolest and wants to to EVERYTHING he does..

She ADORES her dad.  It's something new she just started, but she gets so excited when Nate comes home from trips.

Our good friends the Ridings came to town and Abby had a blast playing with them, she really doesn't know what to do with other kids except pull their hair, but she gets so excited to see them. (But who doesn't get excited when the Ridings come to town?!:)

She thinks she's in Heaven when her older cousins give her any attention, she can't wait to spend more time with them this summer.

She always wants to help in the kitchen or fold clothes..

She has the BEST smile ever and loves spending time with her all her Grandparents.

She's traveled a ton this summer and has been a trooper each trip.  One of the trips she had to say goodbye to Aunt Emily as she ventured off to Baton Rouge for her mission.  I can tell she misses her already, but I am grateful for the great example she is to Abby and the influence she will have on her life.  

Last thing, she is very determined.  When she makes up her mind to do something, it happens.  For example, she randomly started walking on her 1 yr Birthday.  She never really tried on her own until that day and just picked herself up and walked across the livingroom.  It was so fun to see.  

We're excited for the future birthdays and adventures! (just hoping none of those adventures involve anymore hospital visits:)