My First Swimming Pool.....

I now have my own little blow-up pool in the backyard. So, now when it is hot in this Florida sun I can cool myself (and mommy and daddy with my antics) in the water. I think splashing in the bath is fun but this is even better. Daddy sprays me with the hose which makes me giggle. I can even slish-splash and slip and slide in the pool and then climb out and play in dirt and get right back in the water. It's gonna be a fun summer!

Happy Easter!

Easter was a day for family. First Brunch at Grandma & Grandpa Peirson's and then dinner with Grandma & Grandpa Howsmon. I got my first Easter basket and bit the ears off my first chocolate bunny. Grandma Howsmon got me this card that sang "In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it. You'll be the grandest in the Easter parade." I just loved opening the music card to dance all night long.

It was also a day to discover all the fun (and breakable) things that all my Grandparents have in their home. Grandma & Grandpa Peirson have this glass curio cabinet with lots of pretty colorful things and a mirror I can see the "baby" in behind it. Grandma & Grandpa Howsmon have pictures and candles everywhere that are fun to move around and take down from the shelves. It was a day to get into everything I possibly could. That was....and continues to be.... the absolute best!

Musically Inclined????

Do you think I could be musically inclined? It's too early to know but I absolutely adore all types of music and I dance to everything.....even TV theme songs and commercials. But, I have come to love going to Grandma and Grandpa's and playing the piano cuz then I get to make music myself. I climb around it trying reach the keys and bang away whenever I get a chance.

Can You Believe It's Been a Year???

The Dunedin Highland Games came around again. Dunedin was my first Scottish Highland Games. Last year was sooo hot, Mommy only brought me down to say "Hello" and then we went right back home. This year was an entirely different story. I played..........marched in the parade...........danced............and in general had a wonderful time with family and friends. We even ended up a Flanagan's at the end of the night for more dancing and fun.

Zephyrhills Highland Games

Me with A Few of My "Uncles" and "Grandpa's"

It is that season again but it is so much fun I can't complain too much! I get to enjoy the sun while spending time with family and friends. This time I even got to see Halee dance and kick my legs to the bagpipes! What fun!!

First Renaissance Faire

The wee lassie attended her first Renaissance Festival. She was able to enjoy the noise and activity without yet being able to participate in many of the events herself. She mostly loved dressing up and spending time with family and friends. Aelyn looked at the kids swinging and playing games whilst wishing she were able to join in the fun - next year!

But, she did get to crawl on the ground and play in the dirt and grass. Aye, Aelyn had a wonderful time!

All Caught Up...

One Year Old and I'm all caught up from my "Preemie" status. I'm in the 60th percentiles for height and weight at 29 inches tall and 21 lbs and I have a big ole noggin in the 75th percentile for my head circumference. Mommy and Daddy say it's just because it's "full of big brains".

I really don't like those shots. Those are not any fun at all! And, the nurse wouldn't even let me look and I was trying my hardest. I just wanted Mama to hold me afterwards. She always makes things so much better! :)

And, I don't have to go back to that doctor for another 3 months. YAY!!!

New Adventures!

Playing outside in the back-yard.

Swinging on the Swing by myself for the first time. What Fun!

My First Birthday Party!

I had a wonderful birthday party with many family and friends coming over to enjoy the fun. I was, as always, very spoiled and received more gifts of toys and clothing than a baby girl could even want.

It was much fun enjoying the cuddling and crawling to everyone. However, my favorite time was my first bite of cake. And, let me tell you it wasn't just a bite. I dug right in, got the icing and cake in between my fingers, and even a good third of it made it into my mouth.















Uh-oh - Mommy and Daddy could be in trouble as I may have a sweet tooth yet!

My First Year!

What a year this has been.... I was born way too early and scared my families by having to stay in the hospital for almost 2 months. I was very small but very healthy especially for being so premature. I had a few issues with reflux but that disappeared when I hit what was to have been my birth date. Although, I still had a tendency to take too much air in and Mommy had to go through almost every brand of bottle out there until she found the one that worked best for me.

I went to the pub for the first time when I was only 8 weeks old. I loved bagpipes and dancing right from the start. I met the first of my extended family and learnt what a large family I had become a part of. They welcomed "the Princess of Dunedin" and to this day I am being given surprise gifts from family and friends.

In my first weeks home I went to several highland games festivals and more Celtic and music festivals as the months progressed. I always have fun and meet many people. There is no way that I am going to be a shy child with my active social life.

I went camping for the first time and enjoyed the cold of the tent much more than Mommy did. As a matter of fact, my first teeth came through and I pulled myself up to standing for the first time while at Magnolia Festival camping.

For a baby that absolutely despised "tummy-time" I am crawling everywhere now. It was a sure thing that I was going to skip crawling and go right to walking and quickly running around. I surprised them all! I crawl wherever I can go and am constantly on my tummy including sleeping. I want to walk but my balance is not the greatest so I have a tendency to fall. I adore holding hands with Mommy and walking around though. I will let go one of these days soon and then watch out as it's off to the races we go.....

Talking is a blast. I love discovering the new noises I can make. Squealing at the puppies is the absolute best. I think the "pretty baby" in my pictures is just the cutest and smile with glee at her. Mommy and Daddy doing "raspberries" on my belly just makes me giggle like mad. And, I love when Mommy uses me as weight and does body presses with me over her head giving me kisses each time she brings me down. I have said "mama" for several months and "dada" is right around the corner. Daddy heard me say it yesterday but I'm stubborn and won't say it again until I want to. I know what words mean "bottle", "dinner", "cracker", "puppies", "bath" but I can't quite say them as of yet.

Baths are fun now too! I get to sit in the tub and play with toys. Splashing water and making bubbles is soooo much fun!

Food! Now, that's a great thing. I adore discovering new flavors and textures. I actually took a piece of romaine lettuce off Mommy's plate just last week and crunched on it. Corn, Beans, and Carrots are probably some of my favorites. I also like any of the little Gerber snacks or animal crackers! Actually, anything I can squish between my fingers and make a mess with is my idea of food. Who needs the spoon!...Fingers are so much better.

My first year has been a year of discovery and firsts....I know this next year is going to bring even more learning and firsts.....I hope I don't scare Mommy and Daddy too much!