Chloe is 1!

Chloe Tenae turned one on October 14th! I still can't believe how FAST this last year has gone. Since we had just moved, we had a very low key celebration for Chloe but I don't think she minded. Chloe loved being sung "Happy Birthday" to all day long. After Daddy came home, we all went to the park near our house. Chloe laughs and laughs on the swing and loves going backwards down the slide. (Check out the views from the park!) (Such is the life of a second child....).




I made her a giant cupcake and she wasn't too sure what to do with it - but eventually got the hang of it! I was a little surprised since she has eaten plenty of treats already (so much different than Ellie at the same age). I thought for sure she would dig right in! Chloe got a Fisher Price piggy bank and a Fisher Price Learn and Play Kitchen for her birthday. Both of which I think big sister has played with more. (Such is the life of a second child....). Grandma and Grandpa Bodine sent her a fun little package that included a baby doll that Chloe adores - it has gone all over the house. And Aunt Kelley sent a princess crown that she thinks is pretty fun!









Just to document some things about Chloe at 1 year of age:

-Chloe has 10 teeth and is working on numbers 11 and 12 right now (molars).
-Chloe's favorite word to say (or rather yell) is Dad, Dada, Daddy
- Another favorite is "uh oh"
- She can say "ma ma" but reserves it most of the time
- Loves to wave hi and bye
- Is a little climber (already figured out the table and chairs)
- Thinks she can follow and do whatever her big sister is doing
- Has a very contagious laugh
- Loves to snuggle if she is in the mood but if she is not - definitely don't bother trying
- She is VERY opionated on what she wants
- Will do some sign language to get what she wants
- Throws huge temper tantrums if she doesn't get what she wants (including throwing her head back on whatever is behind her- Thinks she is a very big girl
- Still has hardly any hair
- LOVES to eat. There are very few foods that she doesn't like. Demands that you share with her. Especially if it's ice cream (totally my child) or candy (Rob's influence)
- Has been walking for a few months and is now working on the RUNNING
- Chloe has such a fun personality and keeps us busy. We are so glad she is part of our family!

Happy Birthday Chloe!