Picture Perfect

I was on vacation last week so I took the opportunity to take Carina in to take some one year portraits at the Picture People. She did really well with the photographer and managed to stay in a good mood during the picture taking process so we got some very cute pictures. Dave and I went back a few days later to actually buy the pictures and of course we spent way more money than we needed to on pictures, but how could we not? She's so adorable!



It was also nice to spend some extra time with her. She is such a joy! It seems like she does a new thing every day. She continues to take a tentative step here and there by herself, but also loves "walking" while holding on to her stroller or the high chair (or anything else with wheels). She says hi, Ma (for Mommy), Da (for Daddy), and uh-oh. She waves like crazy and gives sweet, snuggly hugs.

She is still a good sleeper and a good eater. She usually eats whatever we are having cut up into small pieces. It has caused us to eat a little healthier which is good! Her only problem is that she loves food so much that she'll keep shoving it in until her cheeks are puffed out like a chipmunk and then she'll gag and have to spit some out. Her favorite foods seem to be squash, avocado, meat, and any kind of bread product (especially graham crackers). She's also drinking cow's milk! What a big girl we have!!