Holy cow – I can’t even believe that my little baby is one. We had a great party for her and cousin Nathan (3 days older than she) last Saturday. She really enjoyed the tissue paper included in her presents, and meticulously ate her cupcake for about 15 minutes. Max had great fun at the party as well – and the picture below captures his very silly nature as an almost 5-year-old.

Lou is pulling herself to standing at just about every occasion possible, and on every table, chair, pet and human she can find. When you approach with a camera, she automatically begins to squint, as she anticipates for the flash!