Halloween

Eliana's second Halloween.

Last year she was a very cute pumpkin.

This year

she was a very cute

Snow White.

We took her to a small gated street 

where there was about 12-15 houses.

Eliana was so excited.

Not as much as I was

I'm sure.

She did a great job.

She wanted to walk the entire time.

The first house

they had music and as soon

as she stepped to the front door

the Ghost Busters 

theme song

came on.

She just danced her booty away!

She didn't want to leave.

At the end of it she was worn out

and we were ready to eat her candy :)

The Big 1!!

Exactly a year ago

Eliana Marie

was born.

A beautiful girl.

Before she was born 

I new exactly who she would be.

A smart girl.

Before Casey and I were married,

my mother and I feared if I would be able to conceive.

A month and two weeks into our marriage

I found out I was pregnant.

I thank my Heavenly Father for giving me such a precious gift.

A gift that will help me learn in every way.

Today she is 

1

She has grown so much 

learned a lot

has taught me a lot.

I thank the Lord every day

for the opportunity that I have 

to be home with her.

To be able to watch her grow.

See every milestone.

Her first words.

Her first teeth.

The first time she crawled.

Her first steps.

So many memories that I will not forget.

Yesterday we were able to give her a birthday party.

It was fun.

She had a great time.

We ate.

Had music.

The kids broke a Pinata.

Took home a goody bag.

Sang Happy Birthday to her.

Which she liked.

And at home we opened her gifts.

I had a great time planning and shopping

for her party.

I can't wait for all the other ones to come.

I already have the theme for next year!