Say Cheese!

We just got Jane's 12-month pictures back and wanted to post them as soon as we could. The studio here in Rochester doesn't do electronic copies for copyright purposes, but they did put some of the ones we purchased up on Facebook for me to get electronically. Although most babies are just learning to stand and walk at their 12-month appointment, Jane would not stand still (shocking!) so the only pics we could get were of her sitting and "posing". She is very aware of cameras and did surprisingly well. Here were a few of our favorites!

We loved the way her face looked in this picture; so innocent!
This was one of my favorites, as this is the way she smiles and laughs these days, with her nose all crinkled up like that!

She could not get enough of this white bench. She put her arm on the backside of it and wouldn't let us take it down. Just practicing waiting for the bus I guess!
She loves to cross her ankles! She does it naturally (recall her 6-month picture when she was standing with one foot crossed over the other?!) and I have no idea where she picked it up. Must be comfortable for her. I know, I know, more cardigan sweaters! I just cannot resist; I thought this plum color looked ravishing on her!

Happy Birthday, Jane!

We cannot believe that Jane is already 1 year old! The past 12 months have flown by (as I suppose they always do), and we enjoyed celebrating Jane a few weeks ago! It's hard to believe she has passed this milestone and is already onto more. She had such a good time on her birthday; she was happy and smiling all day long, almost as if she knew the day was for her. Thanks to all of our family and friends who could come and share such a fun day with us. With Evan's mom's help, I was able to bake and decorate some yummy birthday cakes!
A special individual chocolate cake for the birthday gal

Jane was an active participant in opening her gifts; after each one, she would hug the present and then move on to the next

Very interested in reading (chewing) on each of the cards she received

The birthday gal was very festively dressed in her tutu, beads, and her princess hat. But I think she was more interested in Keegan's pacifier

Jane's new car from mommy and daddy; she LOVES this thing

She also loves "So Big" - it always elicits a smile and laugh

I'm not sure if it's the candle or the icing that has her fascinated. Or the 2nd ridiculous hat of the day that she allowed me to put on her. (Thanks to Aunt Meagan for decorating her high chair!)
A little timid at first....

...but definitely a fan of her chocolate cake

What a ham! Very pleased with herself

All done! Only slightly messy

Since September...

**Warning - this post is very picture heavy!

I cannot believe how long it has been since we have posted anything here! My company had blocked blogger from our laptops for a few months, so it was a bit challenging, but I am hoping to be back in action in full force...or at least until baby #2 arrives!

We have been busy since our last post - lots of fun things going on and even some traveling. Jane is getting so big and we are loving watching her grow and learn, although at times we wouldn't mind it if she just wanted to sit still for 5 minutes! Here are some pictures from Halloween and Thanksgiving:Ladybug Jane and Papa on Halloween
Twins! Er, I mean Jane with Daddy

Too much partying for this gal

Thanksgiving morning sporting Uncle Joel's running hat

Jane saw the camera and literally this is the pose she came up with - this was not staged!

Just a pic to prove we are still alive...and smiling!

Evan with Jane and Keegan; Jane very fascinated by her older cousin

It was great to have my sister home from Charleston for the long weekend!

Aunt Katie with Jane

Getting caught eating a cinnamon roll from Nana

Going gangsta! Jane doesn't mind things on her head (for now) and I take full advantage of that

A favorite hobby - pulling everything and anything out of drawers, cupboards, etc.

We celebrated Katie's 24th birthday over Thanksgiving. A shot of the group at dinner at Nicholson's in downtown Cincinnati