Isabella is a 1 year old!

Wow, how time flies! Isabella celebrated her 1st Birthday last Sunday, July 12th. It seems like yesterday we were announcing her birth to you all! We had a fun balloon themed party for her. Grandma Marie, Aunt Diane, Uncle Tim, Hannah and Caleb drove in from Illinois, as well as, Uncle Gary, Aunt Lesa and Alec and Justine. It was great to have them here for the special day. We appreciate that they made the trip here. Now everyone but Grandma is enjoying the mountains this week. We are going to be sad when they have to go. Of course, the Martini family was here, as well as some good friends. At first Isabella wasn't too sure about the cake, but once she got a taste of it, she dug into it! I think she has a sweet tooth, just like her Grandpa Vern....and her parents!

Isabella had her 12 month appointment this week. I was hoping she was going to weigh over 15lbs, but she weighed 14lb 14oz. That was only a 1 pound gain since the 9 month appointment. She did grow 2 inches though and the doctor was very pleased with her growth. We think she is going to be tall and slim. Which is great in my book!! She has really been "cruising" around the furniture and her toys more and more. One of these times, she is just going to take off, even though right now she is still pretty cautious. She has also found interest in the stairs, so it looks like I will be teaching her how to get up and down soon! It is always so amazing to watch the changes daily. She may be tiny, but she knows what to do and definitely has an opinion already! Today she did something new....I mentioned something about her messy hair, and she reached up and put her hand through her hair! Just when you think they don't understand what you're talking about!

Enjoy some pictures from her Birthday below!



YUM Cake!

Yeah! I'm 1 today!

Enjoying some of her presents! She loves books!