How did we get her to lay still?
Secret weapon: lovie. Her soft hippo head attached to a small blanket. Can be used in long car rides and other situations where peace and quiet needs to be achieved.
Just like that, one year of Rachel's life is over, and life resumes as if she has always been here, at the center of everything. The sacrificing has become the norm, barely even a second thought (for the MOST part). We always swore we wouldn't be those parents whose lives revolved around their kid, but then you have your own kid and they are so utterly dependent on you, that you just do anything for them. I figure they can learn the world doesn't revolve around them when #2 comes along.
We got to celebrate her bday in style at Chickfila-she had her first ice cream, fried chicken nugget, cupcake, and chocolate cake, all in one week!
Laura made the cupcakes and Rita made the cute decorations on top!
Kathy, Edwin, and Allie came to visit! Allie loved Rachel, but Rachel is still learning how to be friendly!
Keeping cool in the summer = many trips to the local library (which has cool toys!)
Texas forever (thanks aunt Kathy and uncle Edwin)
Rachel and Emi strategizing how to make some trouble
Gaby is the easiest baby to babysit. Ever!
Just being her charming self. She's going to walk soon
Cheesing it up with mommy
Thanks for visiting us, auntie ling! For feeding me applesauce and feeding my parents tender greens (yum!)
Family hike at Griffith park
Auntie Jeannie is the best! She lets me drink out of a big persons cup! Thanks for playing with me so much!
Hey! This is not how typical cake smashes go, right? ;)
And that's a wrap on the 1st year!
