birthday girl

Our little Eva James...1 year old. 

I thought I'd put up a few pics of Eva from her actual birthday.  Most of the day was spent getting ready for her party the following day, but we still had a great time celebrating our little girl.  My Mom came over in the morning to help me with the kids/cleaning (thank you, Mom!!)...that sure helped the kids have more fun than they normally do when Mommy cleans. :) And then Tyler's Mom and sister and her kids came over late in the afternoon.  We went to Cilantro's for dinner (a favorite of ours!).

Poor thing did NOT like the birthday sombrero.

She did, however, thoroughly enjoy the black beans!

Cuties!

Cousins!

Yes, this happened.  She fell on her face while we were taking a picture.  World's best parents right here.

And here's my last monthly update for Eva...at 12 months...

• Your hair is growing so fast!  And it is getting so curly!  I love it.
• You can throw quite the tantrum.  Wow.
• Your laugh is contagious.  We love making you laugh.
• You are turning into quite the little ham.  You make some funny faces...and I think  you make them just to make us laugh.
• You like to show us all 4 of your teeth!
• You are learning how to walk!  You can take up to around 10 steps at a time.  You fall a lot, but you get up and keep on trying.
• You still love that thumb.
• You are so easy to lay down for naps/bed.  You pop that thumb in your mouth and don't make a sound.
• We've slowed down on nursing, but are going to keep it up for a few months yet. 
• Your little personality is starting to show through...and I wonder if you're going to be more like your Dad than I thought.  :)
• You can out-eat your brother any day of the week.