Molly turns 12 Months Old!

I found out that 12 months = 1 year so that means I am 1 year old today!!! Yippy!

I think I'm about 18lbs, 27" long. I have about 8 teeth but about 2 of those are just popping through.

Some things I've learned in the last month are:
Just perfecting my walking skills even more. My eating skills, such as using utensils, and learning to speak words. I am also working on riding on my new car. So far I can go backwards.

I have been saying some words for several months now however, in the last few months I've learned to sort of say Dog, woof, duck, Quack, Shoe or Shhh-oooo, Momma, dadda, Babba, Yea, No, and that". When I went to the fair I saw a cow and said "moo"

Mom says that the first thing I started saying was Dadda and Momma at 7mth. My "woof" was more like a woowooo at around 7.5 mths

I learned sign language to communicate with family and friends. I can sign "More, eat, baby, ball, milk, hello & good bye", and sort of sign "Daddy"

I really like to use the sign "eat" all the time.

Once I started school I really dived into that solid food. I enjoy adventuring into new tastes. I don't think I've disliked anything yet.

My personality is really coming through now. I let my parents know when I want something. I scruntch up my nose and lips, turn red, and cry. Then I point to what I want. As if this wasn't enough right? They don't always give me what I want.

I love to have fun the most. I laugh a lot! I love jumping into my pool of balls. I love when Mom and Dad chase me around the house. I really get a laugh when the dogs chase each other too.

I'm walking really good! It took me about 2 days to perfect this art just around 10mth. Now I'm all over the place.

I enjoy reading books, playing with my puzzles and holding baby. But give me a box, or cabinent I can pull things out of, any day!

Well, this year has been jammed packed with so much fun! I've traveled from Ohio to Florida and to Illinois. I made so many friends along the way! I started school and am learning so much. We ended my first year with a big "Molly Pop" birthday bash!

I can't wait for what's in store for the next year to come!

I'm a todler now!! Look out world. Here comes Molly!!!!

The Cleveland Zoo

Sunday Aug. 15th Grandma & Grandpa took us all to the Cleveland Zoo. It was amazing!

Did I mention how hot it was? Well, it was HOT!!! We all sweat off a few pounds while we walked around. I think it made it to over 95 degrees. We enjoyed the airconditioned buildings the most!

At the Zoo we saw a Koala bear and her baby, lions and tigers, fish, turtles, and big Monkeys too!!!

Aunt Julie, Uncle Shawn, & Cousin Noah spent the day with us too. Noah wet through his outfit. He had the right idea though. His Mommy took off his outfit so he can be nice and cool.

Did you know that Noah is 3.5 mth old now? Looks like he caught up to me in size! Wow! I guess I'm pretty small.

One thing you will see me do at that zoo is point out all the animals. If I spot one I'll point and let you know. I'll "OOooo Ahh ahh" when I see a monkey.

There is no need to be afraid they are all behind cages.

We went to the petting section where I pet a goat. I pulled his back hair and scared the poor thing. He swung his head over to bite my hand. Mommy pulled me away just in time.

That old Goat!!

Noah and I got a stuffed animal at the rainforest. I got a green tree frog. He's soft and pretty!

When we got to the car, I zonked out! I woke up when everyone was eating dinner at the Maccaroni
grill. There, I got to taste chicken parm., Beef Kabobs and broccoli, and my favorite, Spaghetti! MMM! Yummy!

Thanks for the fun day Everyone!

A Piece of Cake video

Happy Birthday To Me!

Piece of Cake

I finally had my first slice of cake. Everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to me and I danced and clapped in my chair. Daddy helped me blow out my candle..
Now let's eat some of this so called "Cake"
MMMM!!! I can get used to eating this. It's so good and sweet! I reached my hand into the frosting of my special cup cake and stuck my entire hand in my mouth. I think I ate all the frosting off first. Mommy helped me eat the cake part later. Check out the video in my other blog!

My Family

Molly Pop's 1st Birthday Party

I got lots of wonderful gifts from my family and friends!

Some things I got are puzzles, plates and bowls, A Vilot my pal puppy dog by leap frog, books, shoes, table and chairs with faires on it, some cute outfits!, a new Little Mermaid Car that signs and dances when I honk the horn, and so much more.

My Mom and Dad said that I'm very blessed to have had so many wonderful gifts and to be surrounded with family and friends at my party.

Thank you everyone! I had so much fun!

MMMMM, Molly Pop Treats!

Molly Pop Birthday Treats

Mom and Dad stayed up several nights baking these delicious treats for my party.
We had Browni Pops, Cookie Pops, Chocolate Marshmellow Pops, and.........

... A delicious Molly Lollipop basket of fun lollypops, cookies, and Hello kitty pops.

My very First Birthday cake said "Berry Bitty Cutie" Strawberry Shortcake "Happy 1st Birthday Molly!" It is made of chocolate cake and butter cream frosting. MMMMM!!!

There's me! I'm in my new home made Tutu skirt. A lady made this skirt for me from the Maddie B's Boutique. We met her at "Affair in the Square" in Medina square. When I tried it on, I melted everyone's hearts! I had quite the crowd around me. I knew then I had to have it for my birthday party! Daddy was the easiest to convince!

The Morning of my party..

Good Morning! It's Saturday August 14th. The day of my Molly Pop 1st Birthday party.
I was very excited to see chair decorated in pretty pink "1st birthday" banners and a birthday hat to wear.
For breakfast, I had pancakes and eggs. Yummy!
I can tell Mommy when I like something now by say "MMMM" This will be the last picture you see me in this silly hat. I do not like the tight string around my chinny chin chin.

Play day

Play date with my cousin Meredith. She got me a pretty sun dress to match hers. We jumped up and down in my pool of balls and rubby ducks. Here's Mommy preparing for my Big Big Birthday Bash. My "Molly Pops 1st Birthday Party"

Molly at the park

Mommy and Daddy took me to Jaycee park by my house and we played for an hour! I swung on the kiddy swing. I went up and then down a big slide. It was too fast. I only like crawling up.