"The fundamental mission of motherhood now is the same as it always was: to nurture, protect, and instruct children, to create a home environment that enables them to learn and grow, to help them develop a heart for God and his purposes, and to send them out into the world prepared to live both fully and meaningfully."

-Sally Clarkson from the Mission of Motherhood

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Mary Claire is ONE!

We made it!  The big first year!  We have enjoyed every minute with our little caboose. 
Cousins at school






We had a date with our sweet friend, Grant.  Our mommies would be so happy if we ended up together.  :)




Where the poor baby has to catch a nap often



I.LOVE.MOMMY'S.KEYS.

The last bottle she ever took...

Aunt Julia gave MC this "baby Stella" doll for Christmas.  To most, a toddler doll.  To Mary Claire, her first look alike baby doll.  :)


Trying on some of her clothes for summer!

Just a regular toddler...sippy cup and all!

Having a serious convo with SC

The day she turned one!

Bubba and Sissy were so excited to have a birthday breakfast with little missy!

That's the end of her first year.  :(  So fast.  It went by so fast.  We love you to pieces, Mary Claire, and can't wait to watch you grow up, little one!!

STATS:
weight--19 lbs
height--30 inches
*Just graduated out of the infant carrier.  That one was hard for Mommy!
*No more bottle.  Yay!  No more formula and washing bottles!
*Started walking almost exactly on her birthday!  Was really going by her party--2 days later.
*Has added many more words--mi mi (milk), wa wa (water), tank you, bubba, ball, beh beh (baby), toos (shoes), puppy, nana (banana), uh oh, cracker, ......
*Loves to give hugs
*Banana--all time favorite food



2 comments:

rackersfamily said...

No!!!!!!! It's.just.not.possible. ONE??? How in the world did she turn one. I have GOT to get down there soon!! That doll was cracking me up. Her mini me. Beautiful MC!!

emily martin said...

Love the pigtails! She looks like AM in that picture.
She looks like such a HAPPY and joyful little baby girl!