1st Birthday

Daphney's birthday was a lot of fun for our family. I worked hard to make it perfect and it kind of flopped in parts on behalf of the fact that she is an out of control one-year old. For example, in my head the cake smash was a lot more contained. If you are to try it out a high chair is definitely recommended- forget cute pictures and childhood freedom. Secondly, I never realized how difficult it is to make a one year old sit still for pictures! Thirdly, don't have your child's birthday and your husband's birthday a day apart... too much work. PS... sorry Shane you did not get any decorations or even pictures this year. Hope you enjoy your presents at least. : D 

One of Daphney's favorite presents was her cell phone. She inherited her father's love for technology!

Funny Thing: The first Sunday we brought Daphney to church one of our 3 year old Sunbeam girls came running over proclaiming, "I am going to come over there and poke her eyeballs out." Daphney has recently loved pointing and poking every animals eyes. On skype she is always trying to poke out her cousin's eyes. Hopefully we can protect her brother till he gets old enough to defend himself.  : )

Daphney's Adventures

Our little girl is growing up so fast. She is smarter about how to not get hurt as much; consequently, she is also taking bigger risks and climbing higher and farther. She has also become a stuffed animal girl and it is so cute to see her snuggled up with her animals. She is beginning to understand instructions although she does not always obey them. : D The first word I think Daphney understood was baby. Daphney mouths bye bye when she waves, and says something that sounds like up when she wants you to pick her up.

This is Jenny's dog that will sadly have to stay when we move. Daphney will sure miss trying to carry it around.