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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Edgewater Park

I messed up and thought Finley's appointment was at noon... Turns out it was at 1:00, so we went looking for a park in the nearby town of Williams Bay.  There was a perfect park right by the shore of Lake Geneva.  Even though it wasn't in our day's plans, we are so glad we got to enjoy the park as a family!
 She LOVED the swing.  So much in fact that whenever we tried to take her out, she was start screaming and crying.
 Silliness with Daddy


 She was NOT a fan of the sand.
 She did enjoy the slide

 Climbing up the slide


 Beautiful setting

1 Year Old!

Cory told me she wouldn't even notice/care about me putting something on her door... so it pretty much thrilled me when it was the first thing she noticed that morning. :)

 Right after this photo, Finley decided to put the candle out with her fingers.  She cried for about 5 seconds and then got over it.
 Using our family's special day plate for the first of many times!
 This was the very first shot!!!!  I got into position and then told Cory to put her down and I snapped it immediately.  It was a good thing too because she was interested in everything BUT the camera after this picture.
This is Finley's pediatrician, Dr. Lyon.  She is WONDERFUL!  Finley had her 1 year wellness check today and she was a trooper.  She got 3 shots and her blood drawn.  Still not my favorite thing, but she was 'over it' within 30 seconds, so it was a bit easier on me.  She weights 22lb, 10oz which is in the 86th%.  Her height is 31in. and in the 94th%.  We were happy to report she is 100% off of formula and just about done with bottles.  She has been so easy to transition!  Now, to work on that Nuk........... :)
Finley has been such a DREAM this past year.  She loves to clap, laugh, and dance whenever possible.  She is saying 'uh-oh, mama, dada, dog, hi, hello, up, and all done'.  She has 7 teeth now and is doing really well with eating solid foods.  She loves hot dogs, cheese, yogurt, turkey, and all fruit.  She is not the biggest fan of veggies, but will eat them if they are slightly blended.  She can stand and shake her booty while not holding on to anything and despite taking a few steps, hasn't shown much interest in walking.  Cory and I are completely fine with this!!!! :)
Finley is a blessing from God.  From the moment I met her a year ago I was completely head-over-heels in love with her.l  I never knew I could be as happy as I am being a mom.  She makes every day fun and full of love.  I have so enjoyed the first year of her life and can't wait to see what her future holds!!! Happy Birthday, sweet girl!

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Up North Friends and Family


 Finley finally got to meet WEETIE!  As you can see, they hit it off immediately :)
 Me with 2 of my favorite girls in the entire world!
 Finley liked being snuggled by her Uncle Joe
For some reason she wanted nothing to do with Umpa :(

Finley's First Trip to Spangs

 Finley got to eat at Spangs for the first time over Memorial Day weekend.  The place looks a little different, but the food and history were still alive, well, and DELICIOUS!
 Trying to choose what she wants to eat!
 Grandma and Frampa started this place 41 years ago!!! Here is 4 generations :)
 YUM YUM! Chicken Alfredo :)
Back and better than ever :)