A Year of Firsts

**Warning**This post is VERY picture heavy


To My Sweet Baby Brinna:

Now that you're a year old, it's time for Mommy to get a little sentimental and look at all of your "firsts." It amazes me how much you've grown and changed in 12 short months.

The first time I saw you. You cried and cried and cried, until they brought you over to me.


The first time you officially met your big sister. She loved you immediately and couldn't wait to hold you.


Your first bath was NOT a success. In fact you hated it.


Your first real smile. Your little grin still makes Mommy's heart melt.


Your first family nap.


The first time you sucked your thumb.


Your first Halloween.


Your first Christmas.


The first time you sat up all by yourself.


Crawling for the first time.


The first time you stood.


Your first Easter.


Our first vacation to Kalahari.


The first time you decided you were a monkey instead of a baby.


And finally....

Your first 4th of July.


I love you, my sweet baby girl! I can't wait to see what the next year brings!