Little Corner

In our family room, there is a little corner.

All of Millie's toys are stored in that little corner.  So naturally that is where we hang out most of the day.

This corner is where she reads, plays with dollies, pretends to talk on the phone, pulls things out of her "toy box", and makes big messes.

This corner is always a mess.  The only time it's not a mess is when Millie is asleep.

One day we'll have a toy room to store all these goods.  But right now, this is her little happy place and I don't mind it one bit, because messes are ok...even with crazy hair!

One Year

I am finally getting around to posting Millie's official one year update.  

Boy has time flown!  I (and Cason) have loved every second with Millie.  Yes, sometimes we get bored...but there's nothing else I'd rather be doing than being a mom and staying home with my baby.  She has taught me so much in this last year, and I am a better person because of her. (and Cason too)  

Millie is quite the feisty one (she might get that from her mom...).  Even the doctor said something at her one year check up.  She didn't want him looking at her teeth, so she turned her head away really hard.  Nothing wrong with that right?!  haha.  

She climbs the stairs pretty quickly and then sits at the top until we "notice".  Then she giggles as she looks down at us.  She can't quite get down, but hasn't really attempted yet.  She'll go down with my help behind her.

She loves to read books, but gets sick of it pretty quickly and just wants to turn the pages by herself.  She also loves music.  Any music she hears she will do a little dance.  Love it.  

She says 'uh ay!' (uh oh!) and will try to copy things we say, but it doesn't sound anything like what we say.  She is trying to talk and still jabbers away.  

She likes doggies and loves to go on walks to see if we can find doggies.  She likes kitty cats too, and tries to pull their long tails while giggling.  It is quite funny! 

She knows where her "beep" (bellybutton) is, her piggy toes, and sometimes her tongue and eyes.  She can point out other peoples eyes, noses and ears, but not really her own yet.  She loves butterfly kisses, and will hold really still when we give them to her.  

Loves the bath.  There was a time where she didn't love it and didn't hate it, but she loves it again.  She could spend all day in there.  It's a fun event for us!  :)  She also loves the drinking fountain at church. She'll spot it from a mile away and start getting excited.  Sometimes I forget and wonder why she is so excited and then realize as we get closer.  She loves to drink out of it, and sometimes play with the water.

Loves the swings...she will spot them as we approach them and get excited and giggle.  It is the cutest thing! 

She isn't walking quite yet.  She'll take five steps and then gets scared because she looses her balance a little and falls.  She would much rather crawl.  She has discovered that she can fit in, under, on top of, and go through everything.  She tries to squeeze through little cracks and crawls under the bed but sometimes gets stuck.

She loves to get into things and make messes.  She'll pull anything out of drawers, cupboards, and closets.  She attempts at putting them back, but isn't quite successful yet.  Her favorite is the ziploc baggie drawer.  She opens it, and pulls each baggie out of the box.  It makes quite a mess, but she enjoys it and tries to do it as fast as she can before we catch her.  

She does not like cold milk in a sippy cup.  Only warm milk in a bottle.  I think it's a comfort thing.  We are trying to ween her from bottles-we're down to about one to two a day.  She still likes her pacifier and loves her blanket.

She knows who Jesus is.  We have a picture of Jesus hanging in our home, and every time we say, "Millie, where's Jesus?"  She gets the biggest smile on her face and finds him.  She stares at him with a big grin, every time, and sometimes will give him kisses.  Melts our hearts!

We love our sweet little Millie girl and have really enjoyed watching her grow and progress.  Even though she is technically a toddler now (sad), she will always be our little baby!

our weekend instagram style

Rainy day-Saturday.  Which meant soup for dinner.  

Uncle Cheetahs Soup Shop for dinner.  This is our go-to restraunt/cafe now on the weekends.  

Not crowded. cheap. and the food is homemade goodness.  (yes, we love food.)

 The menu included:  

Green Chili grilled cheese.

grilled cheese with white cheddar, goat cheese, olive oil, sea salt and herbs. 

Seafood Bisque.

Reuben Soup.

Books to keep Millie occupied at dinner

Finished it off with a Charlie Brown Sundae.

peanut butter, chocolate fudge sauce, ice cream, brownies, peanuts and whipped cream.

heaven.

Walk to the car.

Watched the movie Rio with my dear.  Such a cute movie!

listened to bro Jeremiah speak in church in Provo via a conference call...did you know that was possible?  Neither did I.  But I felt like I was there...he leaves on a mission on Wednesday to Ecuador.  

(Shooting myself in the foot for not buying that cheap-er ticket a few weeks ago.) 

But he did a superb job, and I have no doubt in my mind that he will be a great missionary.

We will miss him...but the people in Ecuador will certainly be blessed. 

It was a great weekend with my little family of three!

first little steps

The night before Millie's birthday, she took her first steps.  

Thanks to a few Laffy Taffy's.

Here she is in all her glory!

Untitled from marie green on Vimeo.

Millie's First Birthday

Millie's first birthday was one of the greatest days of the year.  Maybe my life. :)

It was very low key...just Cason, me and the birthday girl herself.  

Family couldn't make it...because we live too far away. 

But, skype calls, texts, emails and phone calls were just as meaningful to the little miss. 

Millie woke up to hanging balloons in her room, a decorated kitchen, presents on the table and balloons on her highchair.

(although you can't read this, it does say 'Happy Birthday'.  

Next year, I'll remember to use a darker color.)

Our day was just like any usual day...we had plans to go to the zoo, but it rained on our party. 

So we just played at home.

Cason came home early from work, we ate dinner and the festivities began.

We opened presents.  Millie was in heaven.  She loved to tear the paper off and see what was inside.  

I really think she understood the concept.  

Cutest thing!

{Whoever said dollys are just for 3+? 

(that's what it says on the box)

I don't believe it for one second. 

This girl is obsessed!!}

{showing us where the babies eyes are.}

{Oh, I love when she sits like this. 

Such a little girl.}

{pretending it's a phone}

Then we did the birthday cake. 

At first, she took little bites and looked at us like, 

"are you really going to let me dig in and eat all this?"

She loved it!

I'll be honest, she wasn't all smiles the whole night like the pictures show...

It's her party and she'll cry if she wants to...right?

Maybe it's because she didn't wear a birthday hat...

Yes, I made one but completely forgot to put it on.  Whoops!

We didn't want the party to end.

It was such a special day!

We love this girl of ours!

Happy 1st Birthday Millie!