Daddy visits....Shelby turns 1...and it's hot

Boy, what a busy month August turned out to be! We started with Drew's arrival - once Shelby heard his voice, she knew him and wanted to go to him. Very sweet. We had her bday party on the 11th and what a blowout! We had yummy BBQ that Uncle Russ made and cupcakes that I made (I had grandiose ideas for frosting them, which were quickly changed and it was just good 'ol Pillsbury in the can). Some of Shelby's playmates came, Abby, Zachary and Mason, and some of our close friends. Had a great time.

Today, was her one-year checkup. She is still measuring high on the charts, weighing in at 23 lb/14 oz and 31.5 inches long. The shots part of course was NOT fun but she seems to be doing well tonight and not having any fever or feeling bad. Been having some teething issues recently as she is working on some molars and we're up to 12 teeth now. Boy these are a doozy. She ran some temp last week and had a few rough nights sleeping in addition to a little diarrhea that resulted in bad diaper rash again. She pretty much eats everything we put in front of her....recently tried black eyed peas, squash, salmon and lima beans. Her favorite word these days is 'hot' (if I hear her say "that's hot" like Paris Hilton then I will be worried.)...she learned this while Drew was home when we were out running errands one day and commented on how hot it was. Now everytime we walk outside, she says "hot, hot". And she is really good at scolding Maduro..he's been getting into her room and she'll say "git cat" when she hears me scold him. And then the babbling Chinese talk occurs every now & then too...Ahh, kids are funny.

Next Friday I am finished with my career in IT project management. That will be my last day @ GMAC Rescap and then I will begin my next gig....full-time Mom and providing childcare for my friend's daughter, Abby. I'm really excited to be home w/Shelby. I will miss my friends at work, but I really do feel ready for this change.

Below are some pics from the party and her one-year photos - enjoy!!

Hmm....I like this cupcake! Icing is sweet and it's easy to eat!

Yes, cupcake and ice cream, a good thing.



Daddy & I are playing with my new garage toy....makes car sounds!

It was actually kinda cool one day this past week, so I wore my new fall outfit from Gma C. I really like this music chair she & Gpa C got me and this doll....my Mommy had a doll exactly like this one.

Riding my new tricycle from Gma & Gpa Bomar.