My One Year Old!

I guess technically she isn't one until Sunday, but since we will be out of town I am posting this a few days early. In some instances it seems like just yesterday our Janie girl was born, and in the same moment it seems like she has been apart of our family for years. I like to think that before Jane was born she knew what a special role she would have in our family. She knew that this year would be difficult beyond all measure and she knew that it would be her smiling face, her spunky personality and her tender spirit that would help all of us through some dark hours. I am so grateful for our Bay Jane and that she decided, trials and all, that she would come anyway.

My dear friend Trina came to my rescue today and took some pictures of Jane in her Easter and Birthday dress. I love them and will forever cherish these pictures.

At 12 months old Jane is...

- Crawling, pulling herself up, walking with the help of her stroller, and standing on her own
- Loves the bath. She can now get into the bath on her own by putting one leg up and pushing herself in. Then she kind of slides down the side of the tub like seal. It is really quite impressive!
- Has the smallest feet ever! She is still wearing 3-6 months shoes!
- Loves to dance. I mean... LOVES! We have a CD in the car and anytime she is fussy you can turn it on and she will dance. Her favorite is If you're happy and you know it. We have been on a "Wreck it Ralph" movie kick these days and during the credits we all dance. If you at any time put Jane down during the credits she cries and pulls herself up on your leg... and then as soon as you pick her up she starts dancing again. It is so cute.
- Is allergic to pretty much everything... Egg, Milk, Wheat, and Peanuts. So she pretty much just has soy formula everyday, with a mix of fruits. Good thing she finally likes her bottle!
- Gives kisses, but very sparingly. You can't ask for one because she won't give it. You have to wait until she wants to.
- Loves to clap
- Hates wearing shoes. Anytime she has them on she takes them off.
- Is finally getting a little bit of hair :)

We love you Bay Jane!!

Beach Day

What would a trip to California be without going to the beach? It was the perfect weather and Lucas was so excited to build a sand castle!

Beach Baby

 Love this baby. Those lips? Can't get enough of her.

 That night we met up with my Grandma, Granpa, Aunt and Uncle for some dinner at Baja Fish Tacos. 

My Uncle Kevin loves babies and he kept Jane entertained so the rest of us could enjoy dinner! 

 My beautiful Sissy!!! I love my sister more than words. I get really emotional thinking about Jane not having a sister, because I can't imagine life without mine. We seriously laughed and laughed some more, ate and ate some more and had the best time. It was crazy with two moms and 5 kids with 1 on the way (she is due June 10!), but I would do it again in a New York Minute! 

So THANK YOU Ash for a fun filled week!!!

Not Pictured: Three mornings of donuts, a trip to Long Beach to get ribbon, Playing at the park, Chick Fil A where Shea broke her toe, A girls night out to Sushi and the mall to shop til they closed it down, and a fun Oscar party with some close friends!

When can we do it again??????

Zaners Day of Birth

While in California, Zane turned 2! We celebrated by going to Chuck E Cheese's... per his request. Lucas was in heaven... and I didn't have a heart attack because we were pretty much the only ones there.

That afternoon my other grandparents came over to help celebrate, and I am SO mad I didn't get one picture with them! I even brought my camera to dinner! 

We went to Ricardo's, which is my #1 favorite mexican food. Their tacos are so so so yummy. I even took a picture.

 All the grandbabies love my Grandpa Honey, and Jane is no exception. At dinner my grandpa was tickling her feet and she was doing the cutest belly laugh. Anytime he would talk she would look his way and smile. So cute.

Happy Birthday Zaners!!

California

The Sunday after Mesquite the kids and I flew to California for an extended vacation. We needed some sunshine and it was the perfect excuse since flights were so cheap! Ashley had church when our flight came in, so we were lucky enough to have my grandparents pick us up from the airport and hang out for a few hours. 

Grandpa Steve (Lucas' Great Grandpa) loves to wrestle with the kids... he and Lucas played the entire time.

 While Grandpa Linda kissed and loved on the Bay Jane.

 Here is Jane at 10 Months in the Grandkids Chair from my childhood...

Here is Lucas at 10 months in it! I know everyone thinks they look similar, but Lucas had some serious cheeks!

 We were loving the weather and had to play outside!

 This tree is in my grandparents front yard and I love it! We climbed it growing up, built a tree house, and Lucas will hopefully remember it too!

 The next day we went to the Irvine Regional Park. I have lived in Orange County my whole single life and had never even heard of it! Hello! Where have I been? It was so much fun, and the kids loved it!

 Love all these kiddos!

 Ashley and Zaners on the choo choo!

 How big is your arm span?