Happy 1st Birthday Esme!

It's hard to believe that it was just a year ago that I woke up early on my day off because I was having some random cramping.  At that point we still didn't know if we were having a boy or girl but my due date wasn't for another week so I kept thinking, "this baby better stay in there cause I'm still scheduled to work thru the end of this week."  Well Esme had different plans and she showed up later that day!  Fast forward to today and what a year it's been!

Esme went to daycare today in her "My First Birthday" onesie and I learned her nickname there is Es-me-me.  Then when she got home we gave her a little birthday treat which she wasn't too excited about.  She didn't like the sticky frosting on her fingers and only ate a few bites of the cake.  She was more interested in the rice and avocado we offered her afterwards.  Once she finished eating we headed over to her present pile and she really scored.  The best part was when I was opening up a present (a pair of her Maui friends favorite walking shoes to help Esme learn to walk independently) Esme got up on her own and walked over to me, about 3 or 4 steps all by herself and without any prodding.  Prior to this she's only walked if we put her out in front of us and call her name and she sort of stumbles quickly over to us.  What a memorable day!  Thanks everyone for all the gifts and well wishes too!  Esme really enjoyed the cards, the paper, and the ribbon.  Ha ha!  Happy Birthday Esme! 

Early morning present opening

Esme's new bookshelf from mom & dad

Cheesy for cupcakes

Ooohhh......cupcake!

Playing in the present pile

Esme's first birthday loot