Mae is One!

We've had a whirlwind weekend with MT Grandma & Grandpa being here. A ton of fun. And as Etta said when she got up this morning, "Why do they have to leave today?"

But Friday was great. We got up and had our birthday breakfast. Mae enjoyed little smokies for the first time. And boy howdy did she enjoy them!

The Girls joined us after school for some birthday fun and also Grandma Cathy, Grandpa Steve, Great Grandma Barb and Great Grandpa Lynn. It is different for second children, but still fun! (Open another window so that you can compare the girls' one-year old pic.)

Big sister showed her how opening presents is done. Mae caught on quite quickly though, way faster than Etta herself had. Show her some paper or a gift bag and she was ready to go.



I tried my hand at cake decorating. The Minnie Cake was Etta's idea. Mae has a Minnie Mouse lovie and Etta thought a Minnie Cake would be appropriate. I didn't think it turned out too bad for my first time. A big thanks to Grandma Cathy for having the pan!



And our one year shot. Finally a straight leg!



She laid still for exactly two pics. But wanted to show her playful side as well.



What a difference a year makes for these babies. Here she is in all of her skinny glory at 1 month.



And here is what I posted a year ago today actually...