Happy 1st Birthday Brookie!

Can hardly believe little Brookie Cookie turned one yesterday.

She is still as much of an angel as ever, and is so much fun. We all love playing, laughing, and cuddling with Brookie. Her smile is contagious and her cheeks are so very scrumptious.

She isn't saying much (in English) but she babbles all the time and seems to know very well what she is saying. Now all we need is an interpreter and we'll be good.

She's crawling like crazy and has even discovered her turbo crawl - she puts her head down, kicks into another gear, and takes off. She's pretty fast! She not walking yet, or even trying. She pulls herself up to stand on everything. She has yet to let go and stand on her own.

She loves water. She is our first that doesn't mind (actually loves) water in her face. She will dive head first into the bath and come up with a huge smile from ear to ear. We call her our little fish. Katie and McKenna thinks that's a funny nickname. I have a feeling we will be spending lots of time at the pool this summer.

First thing yesterday morning, Brooke was the first to wake up. Dave went and got her out of her crib, got her her morning bottle, and brought her in bed with me. We spent a few minutes, just the three of us, laughing and cuddling. It was the perfect way to start the morning. Dave said, "How old are you today? Are you one?" and sure enough, Brooke stuck up her little first finger showing us that she was one. It was perfect and priceless.

She has been showing everyone her "one" on demand ever since (unfortunately, everyone except the camera). Today at the doctor, she even showed the nurse that she was one after the nurse asked her if she had a birthday. When the nurse gave her a surprised smile, Brooke just smiled and clapped her hands in excitement. She may not be able to talk, but she sure is doing a good job communicating with her hands.

Brooke is pure joy in our family. I can't help but smile and get a bit misty whenever I think of sweet Brookie. I just love her so much I can hardly stand it.

Brooke's birthday was only the beginning of our birthday festivities.

Tonight we are going on a family date to Disney on Ice. It is a complete surprise for all three girls. All they know is they are dressing up like princesses for the occasion, but they have no idea what we are doing. I cannot wait.

Tomorrow morning is McKenna's birthday party - Little Einsteins theme. She is very excited. I am excited for her.

Monday is McKenna's actualy birthday.

I am realizing that from now on March will feel like a second Christmas in this house. Maybe even better than Christmas.

So...stayed tuned for lots of pictures - more from Brooke's birthday celebration plus all other festivities.