We went to see Dr. Addy yesterday for our 1 year check-up. Mattie is doing great!
Weight: 21 lbs. (50%)
Height: 30 inches (75-90%)
She says at least 2 words, crawls and pulls up to standing, walks with support, waves bye-bye, plays peek-a-boo and patty cake, and self-feeds. I think there were a few more things, but I can't think of them right now. We were cleared to eat everything (except nut products) and to begin drinking milk. It's a good thing she finally figured the whole sippy cup out. Just in time! Poor thing had to have 4 shots, one being seasonal flu, but I think she cried more from being held down than from the shots. So far she's responding well to that many.
She is still army crawling, but is amazingly fast. She gets to where she wants to go, and then immediately pulls up. She's been cruising the coffee table and couch, and I think as soon as her feet catch up to her belly, she will take off walking! Her babbling has increased and she is saying lots of words: mama, dada, hi, bye, uh (uh-oh), baa, bay (for baby), muh (more), ah duh (all done). She loves her big brothers, and they love her. She has recently discovered BIG splashes in the bathtub. And my favorite thing of all is her big, wide-mouthed kisses! I still cannot believe that I have been blessed with a baby girl, and I am even more amazed at how fast this year has flown by. Mattie, if you want to stay a baby for a few more years, your mommy won't mind one bit. I love this little girl!
Logan wrote his name all by himself!
I was really hoping that Daddy would make it home in time to take the boys, but work was yucky last week for him. So Mommy loaded up the three kids and headed to the brand new Cedar Park Center, for a Friday night date, to see Walking With Dinosaurs. We didn't have to go far, the center is practically in our backyard. It literally took us 45 seconds to get there. They were really excited, Mattie didn't get scared, and Logan spent the entire show with his fingers in his ears. Noah was a little disappointed that we didn't get to actually "walk" with the dinosaurs.
Brachiosaurus:
They were actually live people!
"The T-Rex was awesome!" and "When can we take Dad to see the Dinosaurs?"
....but we went to see Santa today. 
(The tutu was a gift made by Aunt Chey, and the tiaras were the ones we wore on Mattie's "birth" day.)
We were invited to attend the Principal's Breakfast at Noah's school yesterday morning. Each month they honor a select number of students based on exemplary effort in one or more of the following areas: exhibiting characteristics of the 10 ethical principles, outstanding academic achievement, or outstanding improvement in academics and/or behavior. Noah was nominated by his teacher, Mrs. Saul. Here is his certificate:
We are so proud of our sweet boy.
Hope you had a flutter-by day sweet butterfly!
Family and Friends gathered on Saturday to celebrate Matilyn's first birthday. Grammy and Grandpa went above and beyond to make the day perfect for my baby girl. It was exactly as I pictured it in my head and more!
There were decorations and photo opportunities galore!
It's too bad I didn't think to bring the high chair back from my mom's house. She still has it.
The boys couldn't wait to help their baby sister blow out her candle.
First taste of cake......hmmm this stuff is pretty good.
Maybe we ought to take the shirt off, just to be safe.
I LOVE CAKE!!!
A very happy birthday girl!
Cake: Take Two will happen on Saturday when we head to Grammy and Grandpa's house for a fun day on the farm. We will get to celebrate Mattie's first birthday with our family and friends. And in case you were wondering, the cake was yummy. Noah even ate two pieces. 
Happy Birthday sweet Mattie girl. 
