a year has passed leaving me the mommy of a TODDLER!

Our sweet little Tegan Marie is now officially a toddler! At 10:41pm on November 19th Tegan turned a year old! Zachary and I had a wonderful day with our birthday girl. Not a single tear was shed until I was laying in bed and looked over to see the clock on 10:41; it was at that moment that I lost it. It was at that exact time last year that our sweet little miracle came into this world and changed our lives forever.

To Celebrate Tegan's birthday we decided a nice day with just the three of us would be perfect :) we had to change Tegan to the forward facing position because her little legs were starting to smash into the back seat. She enjoyed her first ride as a forward facing girl. We took Tegan for her very first happy meal and went to rent a few movies for her.
It was a wonderful day of smiles, reminiscing, tears and pure happiness.

Friday we had Tegan's big one year check up. Our sweet little girl had to have a few too many shots and her blood work done(something I'll never forget). We learned that our once 7lb 11oz newborn is now a big 21 lbs 7oz and 30.5 inches tall! The dr said she is a a very beautiful mild tempered healthy little girl :) she is very tall for her age placing her in the 90th percentile for height.

Saturday morning was here before we knew it! We were all excited for Tegan's first birthday party :) we left here around 11:30 to set up and decorate and before we knew it it was 1pm and the guests were arriving! About 50 people came to celebrate the day with us! We had such a wonderful time!!! Tegan got so many wonderful gifts. Tegan did better than I could have ever imagined! We made it through the entire party without a single tear or meltdown. She didn't care that she missed her nap, or that there were tons of people around. She took in all the attention and had such a blast! She started to drain of energy by the end of the party and we thought for sure she would crash as soon as we got home. Tegan proved us all wrong by staying awake and playing with her toys until bedtime.
Enjoy all the pictures :)

Contents of the little girl gift bags(bags, cookies and crochet cupcake all made by me)
the birthday banner I made
cake tablecupcakes and Tegan's cake(my friend and I made the cupcakes and zach and I worked together on Tegan's cake)

our happy birthday girl

cake time!!!


gift time :)

goose eggs and christmas spirit

The other day Tegan had her first big owie resulting in her very first goose egg! Learning to run and jump brings an entire new world into our lives...the world of bruises, scrapes and too many tears. Tegan went to bend over and lost her balance causing her little head to crash down on the sub woofer. I ran to her and picked her up in my arms trying to fight back my own tears. What was a little white scratch when I picked her up quickly turned into a huge scrape and bruised goose egg :( Zach ran for the motrin and ice while I was heading out the door to the ER. As soon as I got her outside she was smiling and talking as if nothing happened. We decided she was just fine so I called the ER instead. She was up and running around and playing not even 20 minutes after her fall. She handled it so well, where as I cried every time I looked at her poor little head.
After trying and trying to fight back all our excitement for the upcoming holiday season we finally just gave in and put up the christmas tree. Our new tradition will be to decorate for christmas and put the tree up the sunday before Tegan's birthday. Our shopping is just about done, the gifts are wrapped and put under the tree and that holiday feel is in the air! We can't wait for this christmas! Tegan will open her own gifts and play with her toys :) I can't believe I will have a one year old this christmas! Tegan's birthday is quickly approaching! Only 3 days and counting. This week is a busy week of baking, cleaning and finishing up last minute plans before her big birthday bash:)





here are a few videos for your viewing pleasure :) Nothing brings a smile to my face like watching my little miracle cutting up the rug with her sweet dance mooves! haha
This is what a long day of dancing does to you...

Indian Summer and Piggie Tails

After surviving 35 degree days and our very first snow in October it is finally here... INDIAN SUMMER!!!! Those few unexpected days of unbelievable warmth that cause the entire neighborhood to be outside. Just a little touch of summer to warm our hearts before winter hits. Our temperatures the past few days have hit the high 60's and we have been taking full advantage of the sunshine!


We decided to spend yesterday morning playing at the park. Tegan ran through the grass and played in the leaves. She had such a wonderful time and used every last bit of energy she had. After about two hours of playing out in the fresh air we came back home to get ready for lunch. Tegan fell asleep while Zach was changing her little butt, and continued to sleep for the following hour!

After her nap we all ate some frozen pizza before Zach had to head off to work. Tegan loved her first taste of pizza and ate almost an entire piece all by herself!(cut up into small bite size pieces of course)

Today will be added to Tegan's book of many first. After her bath I managed to find enough hair on her little head for her very first pig tails!!!!

13 days and counting

I can't believe it has almost been a month since I have update my blog. Life with a now toddler makes for short days, and before you know it a month has passed. Only 13 days and counting until our sweet little miracle turns a year old!


In the past month Tegan has gone from a baby to a full blown toddler. It is amazing the changes that take place in a months time. Her wobbly little steps have turned into casual jogs around the house.

Two new teeth have made a home in her mouth making for a grand total of six pearly whites.

Her hair has reached new lengths allowing for her very first ponytail!
Eating from a spoon is no longer acceptable in her eyes, finger foods are the way to go.
She will now walk up to you and melt your heart with one of her big hugs or sweet kisses. Her favorite book is "Shake it up baby" and she never settles for hearing it once; three or four times is considered acceptable. Tegan's favorite song is "daylight" by Matt and Kim. No matter where she is or what her mood is she will automatically smile and bust a move at the sound of the first two beats.

We have been enjoying our fall with trips to the pumpkin patch, playing in the leaves, carving pumpkins and Tegan's very first halloween. She is SO much fun!!! She loved our trip to the pumpkin patch and was excited to walk around like a big girl and see all the new sights.


Halloween was a blast! We dressed Tegan up as a little lamb and took her around the block for trick or treating fun! She loved seeing new faces and gave smiles to everyone in exchange for candy.