Playing with cousin Gabe.
Bonding with Grandpa Pokorny.
Giving herself a kiss.
Classic bath shot.
We had a great time in Iowa over Thanksgiving, spending a few days with my sister and her family and a few days with the Pokornys. Helen made the ride down with barely a peep - she slept and hung out for 4.5 hours! Couldn't believe it as she'd really been stuggling with sitting in her carseat. Once in Iowa, she napped and slept through the nights like a trooper. We're SO lucky she's a good sleeper. Was fun watching her take-in each new family member and a couple even managed to successfully hold her for a little bit without tears! Baby steps on that front, but making progress. She had fun playing with all her cousins and aunts, uncles, both regular and great, and grandpa. So many wonderful people! Really wish a few pictures from our time at my sister's house turned out, but alas, they didn't so we'll give it another try at Christmas.
Thursday is Helen and my birthday! Will post the obligatory baby with first birthday cake photos so stay tuned. Will be thinking of Helen's birth family on her big day. We hope they have some sense that she is well, happy, and surrounded by love.
6 comments:
Thanks for the great pictures. Also, thanks for bringing her into work to visit. She is surrounded with love and it shows in every pic. It looks like she likes her grandpa alot!! You guys have a happy, happy, birthday and look forward to seeing the frosting face on Helen. Jan
She is so cute and so little still.
Beverly
So glad that she made the drive well and slept for you too!! Hope you have a great birthday with your girl - best gift ever to have her with you this year!
She looks like she really enjoyed her 1st Thanksgiving! With all those cousins around, she'll be sure to look forward to them every year. Happy Birthday to you both! Heather, I think you deserve to smash your face into your own cake as well :)
Yeah! She's so cute. When are you bringing her to work???
Troy
YangXi Daddy
Happy Happy Birthdays!
So glad you celebrated your birthdays together this year - the first of many.
Certainly a prayer of thanksgiving for all those involved with Helen's safe arrival into your arms!
ENJOY!
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