Goodbye Baby, Hello Toddler!

I love that Leila is a toddler. It is her personality that I love the most. Her spunk, her fearlessness, her stories (oy,oy oy,oy really means more than you think!), her dramatic tears, and her love for the outdoors.

I know I have said it before, but Leila is FUN to hang out with. Never did I imagine that my tiny blob-like baby would be such a cool little person in just one year.

Look how big I look!


Dr. Seuss said it best...

I hear so many moms talk about how they miss the baby days. Not me. Don't get me wrong, I loved my blob baby.

But now Leila is a toddler and we're smiling about it!

Just in case you haven't heard...

And so is this toy drill Daddy taught me how to use.


Teething is no match for this thing.


You should have seen the drool on her chin after 15 minutes of carrying it around like this.

The decor details

I just HAD to show you all the craftiness my friends and family managed to dish out for Leila's first birthday party.

We were inspired by the Queen Bee Market and Pinterest, and this is what we came up with:

Thanks Betsy for the awesome photos and gorgeous cake!

The banner


Rainbow fabric garland


Dessert and gift table


Pom Poms!


Six layer RAINBOW layer cake


Tie Dye cupcake, just Leila's size


If you're not on Pinterest, you should be. It's not something that you need, it is something that you WANT. Trust me. Check me out by clicking the Pinterest button on the right.

Who's that girl?

Leila is that girl.

The one that makes everybody smile.

She's the one that cannot sit still.


The girl who has no fear of strangers, dirt, or water.


The one that loves to sing and talk to anyone that will listen.


Leila is that girl that everyone loves.

After getting to know my baby for the last twelve months I can tell you that she has quite a personality. Leila squeals and pants (yes, like a dog) with happiness. She gets so excited (and equally frustrated) that she shakes. She waves and says "hi" to the people that pass her in the stroller.

She's curious, smart, loving, and funny.


Leila is a girl that knows what she wants!


And that girl is my baby!