Chloe's 1st birthday

I can't believe that our little baby girl turned one today. Well actually since this year was leap year she turned one yesterday. :) We had a little party for her at a local park with just the family and some close friends. It was a good time! The kids enjoyed the playground and the adults got to chat. I kind of forgot to account for the evenings of earlier sunset so it got dark on us a little quicker than we hoped, but we made the most of it and skipped the opening of presents until we got home.

Chloe is walking like a pro now (well kind of) and is still the most smiley little thing ever. Even after she got home from her party,clearly exhausted, she was still smiling at me as she was about to drop in pure exhaustion. Even when we are out in public Chloe smiles at who ever she can and if she catches their eye watch out, she will charm them to no end. Her smiles just melt our hearts! She brings so much joy to our family and she truly is our little princess. She says a few words like- OK, Mama, Dada and no,no,no. And she is a tough little thing. She just takes a fall or push from brother and then just keeps on going. That's our girl!

We love you Chloe Jean!! Happy first birthday!

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I just love how Chloe is looking at the cupcake in this oneAlthough it was Chloe's special day I think this cake took the spotlight

A BIG thank you to everyone for coming and being so generous to CJ. Thanks to mom for a yummy salad and to Shellie for an awesome cake and to the family for helping with clean up. You all made it a great time!