Polka Dot Party-Adeline Turning 1

My sweet Adeline turned one back on April 11th and we had her party on the morning of Saturday, April 10th at our church in the Youth and Family Center. This is also the same place that Harper had her first birthday so it has some sentimental value. I chose the polka dot theme because I love polka dots and I thought we could use some fun decorations.

Adeline's cake-we got it from Target

The table with all of the polka dot decorations

The party favors-polka dot cookies

The birthday girl!

Big sister, Harper, helped blow out the candle

Sometimes there are no words....

YUMMY-O

Trying to get a photo with our daughter was virtually impossible

The final product-we stripped her down at her party and washed her in the sink!

Shrek 4

Today, Peter and I took Harper to her first movie at a movie theater. We took her to see Shrek 4 because she is beyond obsessed with Shrek and Fiona. She sat remarkably well while eating popcorn and twizzlers. I forgot my camera so there are no pics but her expression as we walked in was priceless. Harper loved the movie but I did not. Overall it was a wonderful way for Peter and I to spend our 7th anniversary!

Adeline's 1st Birthday

Adeline turned one on April 11th, which was a Sunday this year. We spent the morning at home and then we headed out to ONEOK field to watch a Drillers baseball game. After the game, some of our family came over to celebrate Adeline's birthday (again). We ordered pizza and ate cupcakes!

Beautiful birthday girl...before we woke her up.

Sissy is "1" today
Harper and Adeline meeting Dora at the Drillers game

The Birthday girl at the Drillers game

Polka Dot family party

Opening presents with daddy and big sis

Your new smile (check out those teeth)

Adeline got a wonderful tricycle from Grammy and Poppy for her 1st birthday!

To my sweet lovable Adeline:

Oh Adeline, this year has gone by far to quickly. You are changing everyday and that makes mommy so sad that you are becoming such a big girl. I miss having a baby around but I am so proud of the little lady you are becoming. You started walking on April 16th (5 days after your birthday). Mommy wanted to have you walking by your birthday but you had other plans. You are getting pretty mobile these days and you are in to everything-we have to watch your every move. You have a few words: dada, mama, milk, hello (you love to hold things up to your ear and you say "ello") and now you are trying to say doggy. You LOVE your big sister and you try to do everything she does. She laugh at anything and you love to be tickled. You have 6 teeth (4 on top and 2 on bottom). You are an incredible sleeper (about 12 to 13 hours a night) and you take at least one good nap a day. You still attend Mother's Day Out at First Methodist Early Learning Academy 3 days a week and apparently you have made quite an impact on the boys...they are always loving on you. You teachers adore you and say you are so sweet. We have noticed that you have started to like one stuffed animal (a monkey). You give incredible hugs. You are a petite little thing like your sister (18 lbs) at your 1 year check-up, which was in the 11th percentile. Adeline you have rhythm and I think you might be quite the dancer. You have become a picky eater and you are just like your sister, which makes meal times pretty interesting around here. You DO NOT like real fruit, vegetables or chicken...you will only eat these items from a baby food jar. You transitioned very well from formula to milk and you gave up bottles very well. I will attempt to take away your pacifier after our trip in May. When you are tired, you let us know by crying. You are such a happy girl but when you get mad, you get mad-you have quite the temper...hmm, I wonder where you got it? You have started communicating by screaming and some days mommy gets a real headache from all of the squealing but that's how you communicate. We will be working on getting you more words. Adeline you make each day brighter because of your sweet spirit and loving personality. I am so blessed to be your mommy. I can't wait to see what the next year has in store for you!

Harper's new bed

We finally did it! We turned Harper's toddler bed into her full sized/big girl bed. My wonderful dad put it together (Thank you Daddy!), while Peter and I stacked both the mattress and box springs on the top of my car. We drove home in rush hour traffic at about 30 miles an hour (people were hating us) but we made it home, safe and sound.

As you can tell, Harper was THRILLED with her new BIG GIRL bed!

Also, I had to attach this picture for those of you who know Harper. In the past, her bed was crammed full of stuffed animals/books and whatever else she could find. We tried (I repeat tried) to not let this stuff not go in her new bed but as you can see, we failed. She cried because she wanted all of her "kids" to sleep with her. Yes, she call them "kids." She is just so precious and mothering at the young age of 3.

Opening Day at ONEOK Field

April 8th was opening day at the Drillers. Our whole family went to the game for the celebration and to support Peter.

Family pic in the offices at ONEOK Field (too bad Harper's eyes are closed)

Waving to everyone

Adeline is "eating up" baseball!

Harper and her favorite mascot, Hornsby

Tim McGraw threw out the first pitch at the game

Peter snuck me behind the scenes to meet Tim...and I was super excited to get a pic with him.

Easter

This year for Easter we had a two day celebration. On Saturday night, we went to my parents house with my parents (Grammy and Poppy), Uncle Bucka and Aunt Amy and Grandpa. We ate a delicious meal and Harper had her first egg hunt. She had a blast looking for eggs. Easter morning, we went to church and then ran to Woodward Park for the annual Easter pics. The weather was beautiful but it was hard to take pictures because of the wind. After the pictures, we went to Peter's grandma's place (GG) for brunch and another egg hunt.

SistersAll Smiles

Beautiful Girl

Daddy with his girls on a windy sunny day in Oklahoma

Mommy and her precious blessings

Easter egg hunt at GG's

Hmmm...how do I do this?

eating candy....

Family picture

One of our beautiful Easter girls

She is so proud of herself...she is starting to stand by herself for longer periods of time and has taken a few steps the last few days. The big day of walking is almost here.

Harper's Family Tinkerbell Party

On Harper’s real birthday (March 22nd) we had her Tinkerbell family birthday party at our house. We ate hamburgers and eat leftover cake and yummy cookies. Harper also opened some fabulous presents.

Here is the birthday girl eating her "birthday donut"

The Tinkerbell house
All smiles as everyone sang "Happy Birthday to Harper!"

Harper also received her first real bicycle a few days later. Grammy and Poppy wanted her to pick it out and she picked a PRINCESS bike…couldn’t have imagined her picking anything else. She also picked out a Barbie helmet. Peter doesn’t’ think she needs a helmet but this momma does. We are still working on her leg strength to pedal all by herself but right now we are having fun helping her ride her bicycle in the house, in the garage (on rainy days) and outside. Some mornings she wakes up and immediately asks to ride her bicycle.

All ready to ride!

Daddy showing her how to ride

She received an outside playhouse from Gramma and Grandaddy the same day. It is actually a joint birthday present for Adeline and Harper. Both girls have already enjoyed the house for hours.

Adeline screaming "AAHHHHHHH....gete me out of here!"

Now Adeline is happy and waving to her fans:)

Daddy's New Work (AKA-ONEOK Field)

The past few months have been a whirlwind for Peter at work but we are beyond blessed that he has a job that he LOVES. This coming Thursday, April 8th is opening day for the Tulsa Drillers. I know we are ALL ready for this exciting day. We have gone to the ballpark to play several times and here are a few pictures. There will be many more after opening day!
Harper playing on the new children's playground.

Daddy and his girls at ONEOK Field on Harper's birthday

Two peas in a pod...I LOVE this picture....they were enjoying the view at the Open House