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Oh, Happy Day | Marli Turns ONE

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One year ago at exactly 11:56 am, I gave birth to the most perfect little human being ever. I honestly never knew I could love someone so much.  It’s on a completely different level from anything I have ever experienced before and I simply can’t explain it in words.  She has brought immense joy to my life and every day there is a new reason why I love her so…She is perfect and she is all mine. 🙂

She weighed 6 lbs 10 oz when she was born and was 19.5 inches long.  We have her 1 year checkup next week, but I know she is over 20 lbs now…probably 22 lbs or more. Look at how tiny she was in that picture at 3 day old!

MOVING: She’s been walking since she was 10 1/2 months, but she wants to run now!  She’s getting into everything and won’t sit still.  She loves exploring. When she gets to Grandma’s house,  she goes straight for her socks and shoes because she wants to wear them around the house.

CHATTING:  She has said mama and dada, but is babbling otherwise.  The past few days have been nonstop talking!  I know she’s going to spit out a word any day now.  She makes animal sounds when I ask her what the dog/cow/monkey says. So cute.

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She looks like a Cabbage Patch Baby

LISTENING: She understands commands and where objects/things are – sit down, pick it up, put it in, pat your belly, lay down, share, etc // she also points to various objects when you ask her where something is (ear, toe, clock, dog, car, etc)

ARTSY:  She LOVES to sing!  She hums when I sing to her and sometimes grunts when she hears the choir at church.  She also LOVES to dance!!!

HEALTHY APPETITE:  She hates eating baby food ever since we started feeding her real food several months ago. She loves her chicken, rice, and peas.  She loves anything that has a crunch.  She does not like anything squishy/slimy – like bananas or avocados.  She will shake her head when she sees a banana. It’s pretty funny.

OTHER LOVES: She loves being outdoors so we take her for walks often. She loves Mickey Mouse and Dora the Explorer. She loves cuddling and playing ALL day.  She knows how to joke around and enjoys hide and seek.  

I had the privilege of teaming up with one of my old coworkers, Hayley, who happens to be a wonderful photographer from Hayley Jackson Photography.  She snapped pictures for our mother/daughter photo shoot and Marli’s One Year Old Birthday and I had to share a couple photos with you.  Here’s a teaser of what’s to come.  I am so excited! (Click HERE to see more photos from the photoshoot.)

Have a beautiful Wednesday RAWRs! Time to take my little one to the zoo today 🙂

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Comments

  3. Allie Mackin says

    Ah what a wonderful keepsake for such a momentous event. She did a a wonderful job with these pictures they are beautiful, whimsical and so professional looking. Love it!!
    Allie of ALLIE NYC
    allienyc.com

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  8. 204 Park says

    Happy Birthday Marli! She’s adorable and those sneak peek pictures are to DIE for! We can’t wait to see the rest – absolutely beautiful. Keep us posted! XO

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  12. popcosmo says

    Oh, how these photos are just amazing! What an absolutely beautiful baby (but of course since she has a gorgeous mom)!!! I love the teepee and the details you share about her. Happy, happy birthday and many more. Enjoy every second with your precious daughter!!!

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