hadley fern {twelve months}

Hadley Fern, you are ONE year old!

Where has the year gone sweet girl?  Has it really been 365 days since you joined the world?  I'm grateful for every single one of them!

Hadley, you've been happy Hadley since the day you were born and continue to light up our days.  Everyone who meets you comments on how much you smile and laugh.  You go with the flow and are such an easy baby.

Asher is your favorite person.  You follow him everywhere and I can tell you're itching to get walking so you can keep up more easily.

Speaking of walking, you aren't quite there yet.  You crawl up on your knees and are lightening quick. If it stands still you pull up to standing, but haven't balanced on your own two feet yet.

Haddie boo, you l-o-v-e food.  Seriously, you don't joke about meal time and will try anything we offer.  The only thing you haven't cared for is pasta.  I'm guessing that's because it takes too long to chew and you're a big fan of speed eating.  ha!  Here's hoping you keep enjoying a wide variety of food and don't take after Mr Picky Eater big brother.

You are still exclusively breastfed and I'm so happy that we've had an easy 12 months of nursing.  There have been virtually no bumps in our road (except for your dairy allergy...) and it's been wonderful.  I'm not sure when we'll stop nursing but there's no rush from me.

This month you decided that only having 2 teeth was for babies and popped through 3 more bringing you to 5 total.  I don't have your weight and height stats from the doctor yet (you go next week) but I'll update once I do.

Hadley, you're a wonderful sleeper.  You take 2 naps a day and sleep from 7p-7a at night.  No complaints from me!

You have started playing with toys more - rather than just chewing on them.  I love seeing you giggle and hug your baby doll and can practically hear your little mind working as you unstack blocks.  We're entering a fun and important time of learning for you.

At 12 months, Hadley...

weighs
is   inches tall
wears size 3 diapers
wears size 9 mo onesies, 12 mo pants, and 12 mo jammies
loves baths, Asher, and all food that comes her way
never cries when I leave her in the church nursery
has 5 teeth
smiles at everyone

Hadley Fern, your daddy and I are so very glad that God chose us to be your family.  Every day you teach us something new and bless us with your happy self.  This first year has been hard in some ways but wonderful in many others.  We can't wait to see what year two brings!  We love you darling.