One Year Old!

Our little baby turned one on June 24th. The past year has gone by unbelievably fast! Now that Kate is one I am going to try very hard to stop calling her "Baby Kate" and instead call her "Kate." So far it's been tough! In honor of her big day, Kate has started demonstrating some grown-up baby behavior like screaming when we're out to dinner, getting mad when someone takes something from her and trying to get away with things she's not supposed to be doing. All things that go with the territory! Otherwise she is still a very pleasant, lovely baby who loves to smile and laugh and be silly!

Here are some pictures of the one-year-old, including some from her actual birthday and some from her birthday party.

Kate is becoming quite adventurous with climbing and has had two bloody lips to prove it.

Kate showing off her birthday crown from Babbie.

She wasn't quite sure what to do with presents...

Ben stepped in to help. These packages contained clothes. When Ben opened them he exclaimed, "Oh, these are so pretty!"

She started getting the hang of it.

Kate and Angelina Ballerina

Mommy, Kate and Kate's new doll. She loves dolls! At Ben's school she would gravitate to the crib with the baby dolls and play with them. So we figured we should get her some!

This scene didn't end well. As you can see, she was very interested in the flame on the candle! She grabbed it and that did not make her happy.

Gently massaging the icing.

This is fun!

Having her first taste.

No surprise that she really liked it!

After the cupcake was gone, she tried to eat the plate.

Happy camper!

Kate's cake for her party.

Mommy and the birthday girl

Sporting a tutu for her big party (compliments of the Habeggers!)

Trying to beat the heat. Elise, Elise's grandpa, Sophie and Ben running through the sprinkler.

"Happy birthday to you!"

Daddy & the birthday girl