On to the toddler years

Kara turned one yesterday (which I'm still rejoicing over). I recently read a book and the author said the single hardest year of her life was the first year of her second child's life (Note: She only had two kids). I wouldn't go that far, but it certainly was a challenge.

If I'm honest with myself, I'd have to say that I'm not really a baby person, but the toddler years are another story. I have never laughed so hard at stuff Levi does as I have these past two years. I am hoping the same will be true with Kara as well. Things have already been noticeably more enjoyable these past couple of weeks.

Anyway, we had Kara's party this past Monday Night with both sets of grandparents. The kids love attention, so of course, they had a good time!

I made Kara a pillowcase shirt for her birthday. She looked so cute in it!I love this picture:Kara got her own "pink" shake-n-go car. No more stealing Levi's:Putting on lipstick from her new purse:Kara with her new stroller & baby doll:She's looking at the camera!Daddy's Little Girl:My nickname for Kara is "Kara Bear", so we had a Care Bears Cake:Grandpa & Grandma:Granddaddy & Nana:Score one for a girly-girl - Kara wanted nothing to do with the mess:This is how Kara preferred to eat her cake: