It's time for a first birthday!

What a day it was! I still can't believe Kenzi is one year old! She is growing up far too fast!  We took her to the zoo and rode the carousel for the first time. You can't really tell she is enjoying something in the moment, she pretty much just stares around, but we know she liked it because she cried when it was over. :)

We were having two birthday parties for her (pics later) so it was a low-key day, but I made her favorite dinner (TUNA CASSEROLE - I know!) and then we skyped Grandparents while opening presents

You can tell which gift won out - but she loves her little doll now. It has a cute little laugh when you push her tummy.  Kenzi also received some awesome books from Grandma, a darling dress, and a Zebra rocking chair from her other Grandma. The overall hit was a little yellow duck that swims in the water, and she is loving the vacuum that talks and laughs. The duck is definitely the neighborhood favorite - we take it to the pool and Kenzi doesn't see it the whole time we're there! She doesn't mind though, she loves being around other kids.

Kenzi, we love you so very much! At one year old you have seven teeth, lots of little curls, weigh 19 pounds and are 28 inches tall. You love people, especially blowing them kisses, waving, and giving fives. You are very good at patty-cake, always raising your arms up at the right time, and you love 'shoe an old horse'. I can't take you anywhere without being stopped by someone wanting to be your friend. Your smile lights up the room and I love when you giggle and run away because you know you have something you shouldn't. You say 'dada' and 'duck'- sounds like 'duct', and 'mama', but mama only comes out when you are upset. You love french fries, tuna casserole, spaghetti, eggs, yogurt, CHEESE, many vegetables, and not too many fruits. You have the funniest little grunt/growl which your dad loves, and you love the funny things he does too! You are always climbing all over him like a personal jungle gym and love the water. You are very close to walking (you actually walked less than a week after your birthday). Happy birthday baby girl!