Doctor's Visit

Caddie went to the doctor today for her one year check up! She is just the right height and weight and is doing everything that a one year old is supposed to do and more. She stacked blocks, walked, and showed the doctor all of the words that she knows. She did have to get two shots, but she was very brave and seemed to be just fine when we got home. Brendan and I are so thankful to have such a beautiful, happy, healthy, baby girl!

Our Day at the Gardens

Yesterday, we took Caddie to the MSU Children's Gardens. It was a beautiful and sunny day, and we just couldn't stay inside! It was so amazing to watch her look at and touch the flowers. She was so fascinated with the colors and the textures. She just walked around the whole place and touched everything! Her favorite part was splashing in this little pool they have and watching a clay toad spit water at her. And she loved playing in this wooden train! What a fun day!

First Steps

Caddie has always been a very active baby. I could hardly keep up with her when she was just crawling! But now she is walking. She took her first steps about 2 weeks before her first birthday. She didn't really show any interst in walking for a long time. Then, about one week after her birthday, she decided walking was her preferred mode of transportation. She walks more and more everyday, and now she hardly ever crawls! It is so exciting to see her walking around the house, outside in the yard, or just holding my hand when we are walking around the mall or the store! I guess she's a toddler now!

The 4th of July

We had so much fun celebrating the 4th of July! We went to the parade downtown and Caddie was completely awestruck with the people and noises. The big booms scared her a little bit, but she had tons of fun. They passed out little flags to all of the children and Caddie waved hers with everyone else. Her Aunt Claire was in the parade too. She squirted Caddie in the face with a water gun, but Caddie forgave her in the end. We didn't get to see any fireworks (they're past her bedtime), but we did barbeque brats and played in her new swimming pool. It was a fun day!

Caddie's First Birthday!

On June 28, we celebrated Caddie's first birthday. We had the party at our house in the backyard. The theme of the party was bubbles and balloons. There were tons of balloons (which Caddie loved!), and bubbles for everyone. Caddie had so much fun at her party. She didn't like her cake very much and wouldn't eat any, but she did have fun picking the candles out of it! She got tons of presents from all of her friends and family and she even opened them by herself! I made her birthday dress from a pillow case (thanks Aunt Erin!) but it got very dirty early in the party which is why it is not seen here. She also got 2 swimming pools from her Grandma Judge and Griffin and Martin, a customized play car with the Cadillac logo on the hood from Pat, lacrosse sticks and a ball from Aunt Claire, and tons of books, puzzles and blocks too! Her favorite part of the party was playing in this swimming pool that Marybeth brought with her. She loved to splash in it and played in it for most of the party! It was a truly special day and we are so thankful to everyone that came and celebrated with us. We'll always remember it!