13 months

I have decided to stop pumping, as of today. 

I'm going to continue to nurse, but am so over the pumping.  I'm feeling a little torn about it, but know that it will be fine.  She really only needs it if I'm not home, but we can supplement that with cow milk...Right?  Here's hoping...

And good riddance, pump.  I will not miss the hours that you and I have spent together over the past 13 months.

1 year stats

Neva had her 1 year check-up on Wednesday!  She continues to be one healthy girl!!!  Here are her stats:

18 lbs. 9 oz.  (25th percentile)
29 inches (50th percentile)
Didn't tell me her head circumference, but that is also in the 25th percentile

Can you tell who she is built like?  Maybe if I tell you that she can almost wear a size 3 shoe (tiny!), that will tell you that she is built EXACTLY like her Dad!  What a lucky little girl!!!

They also checked her hemoglobin and we learned that she is not anemic!  Good news all around!  :)  This wee one is also working on tooth #12.  Although I'm pretty sure I felt that it was through last night, hard to tell for sure when she won't open her mouth for me to see and just wants to chomp on my finger when it's in her mouth! 

And???  She has been taking some steps by herself.  Last night she would take about 4 before she would stop for a dance break.  Seriously, she just stands and bounces.  Hilarious, I tell you. 

This little girl is growing like a weed.  I can't believe how big she is getting!  Nor can I believe that she is already over a year old!  And I really can't believe the independence she is showing...where in the world did she get that? 

I love her.  SO.  MUCH.

One Year Old

Last weekend we celebrated Neva's 1st birthday.  I really can't believe she's already one.  The past year really flew by.

Sunday was filled with lots of laughs, a few tears and many, many memories from a year ago.  We could look at the clock and talk about what we were doing the year before. 

Even since then, we can talk about what we were doing a year ago.  What was going on this week?  Who was here to see us?  It's been so much fun...and I hope we can continue to remember that day so fondly. 

We celebrated with a get-together at a park here in town.  Family and friends were able to join us for a BBQ and some cupcakes.  It was so great to see so many people come together to celebrate Neva's first birthday.  We truly are blessed.

Happy birthday, to my sweet baby girl!  I love you more and more everyday!