Piper Quinn is 1!

Today's the big day.  The day our little baby girl is no longer a baby.  Now she's a toddler.  A 1 year old.  She's practically and adult.

I can't believe how fast this last year has gone.  People always say it will, but you don't really believe them until you experience it yourself.

And until today I could never understand those mothers who would get teary eyed and emotional when their baby turned one.  But now I get it.  I'm a little nostalgic today.  Thinking about how 1 year ago today I was in the hospital, exhausted and elated.  It makes me a little sad that the time has gone by so quickly.  That I didn't savor the time with her as a tiny little newborn a little more.  That she's growing up so quickly and before I know it she'll be driving, dating, and going off to college.  Okay... let's not get ahead of ourselves here.  I know that all is a long ways off.  And until them I am going to cherish every moment with her.  Watching her learn new skills and discover the world.

Speaking of new skills... Piper has decided to commemorate her 1st birthday with a big one.  Walking!  She's been cruising along the furniture for a while now.  And a few weeks ago the girls at daycare had mentioned that she had taken a step or two on her own.  But I don't count that, since I wasn't there to see it.  But last night she did it for us... she took a step.  And then this morning she was taking 2 or 3 steps at a time.  I actually think her favorite part was falling down into Daddy's lap afterwards.  LOL!

So, happy birthday Piper Quinn!  We love you very much!