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We haven't been up to much lately except recovering from a stomach bug and I don't think even my most faithful blog followers want details about that, so here are some recent pictures.

A girl divided...basketball or ballet.

Playing in the sand at the park. My new friend, Oxyclean.

Playing in the toy basket.

Her first experience with playdough.

Hello?

Hello!

Playing with her BFF, Jett.

Trying to get into the Bumbo all by herself. OUCH!

step by step

Our Presley is WALKING! I was in no hurry for this milestone to arrive seeing as I am the primary chaser of the child, but there was no stopping her. It started with a freestand and a 2-3 steps a few weeks ago but Friday night she started making some real progress. I will be sure to post pictures of all the bumps and bruises she gets while perfecting her skills.

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The 'penitentiary" is also effective at keeping little hands off the TV buttons.

Bumper pad-free sleeping.

This shelf used to be home to about 50 board games Jon & I collected during our dating years. Yet another thing turned over to the kid.

Still using the pacifier as a chew toy.

Enough said. Actually, it could have been a lot worse but it was only her first attempt.

Throw me somethin' mister.

Daddy finally tried out the jets during bath time. Made for lots of bubbles.

I've started making fun hooded towels. This one is from Grammy.

At StrollerFit.

So sweet!

Mimi tries to take her home every time she comes.

Helping mommy clean out her closet.

Picking off the bandaids from the 5 shots she had at her 12 month appointment.

Snack time outside. Winston is always so much help when it comes to cleaning up crumbs.

party like a rock star

I can't believe our little girl is already one. The past year has flown by. We had such a good time celebrating. Here are lots of pictures of her big day.

Ready for her big day.

Present #1.

Playing at StrollerFit.

Present #2.

The new car seat. So much better than riding backwards.

More and more presents.

All smiles!

And more presents.

Only because she's the birthday girl.

Birthday ice cream. Check out the awesome shiner of the side of her face. The worst part is that I have no idea what happened.

Let Presley's Pajama party begin!

Pillowcases for the kiddos to decorate.

Trying out the pancakes.

A house full of little ones in their jammies.

The greatest pancake cooks in the business.

Her BFF, Jett.

Her future babysitter, Sadie.

Cheese.

After the cake.

So messy!

The damage.

Dig in.

So gentle.

Can I really do this?!

All cleaned up and eating again.

birthday girl preview

I thought I was going to use Presley's picture for her birthday party invitations, so we had them taken at the beginning of February. I ended up changing my mind about the cards but had to share the pictures. We have big plans for her party on Saturday. I will post lots of pictures after the festivities.