Wow! What A Year!

Melia Carol Montero turned one on Febuary 6th. I know everybody says this but I can't believe that a year has gone by. My sweet Melia has been just that..sweet. She sure gave us trouble in the beginning with pre-term labor, bed rest, pneumonia, and a 10 day hospital stay for RSV. But she is making up for all that yuckiness by being such a good-tempered, happy baby. We had a little party at our new home and it was just a nice, enjoyable day. And not to mention that it was also Super Bowl Sunday (I'm sorry Melia, I'm sure it won't be the last).

She didn't want much to do with the presents so good thing she had some great helpers.

When we lit the candle she wasn't too sure if she liked that but then we started singing to her and she basked in the attention.

This is my favorite part of the 1st birthday. It's so fun to see how hesitant they are at first, probably because they can't believe they've been given permission to be messy with a whole cake, and then in the end you're picking cake out of their nose.

My little strawberry Melia, what can I say about you? When I first saw you you looked like you had been in a fight with your black and blue eye but you had the cutest little nose and precious lips and had that wonderful, glorious new baby smell. And then what else did I see? Red hair!? I was very pleasantly surprsied and my dear you catch a many eye with your hair. Now you are exploring your world more and more and always want to keep up with Jayla and Blake and you love them and they love you. I am in awe by how beautiful you are and I could watch you smile and laugh all day long. I love you to my deepest depth and I cannot imagine our family without you. You are a perfect fit. I love you my baby girl.