Fun with Pumpkins & Ponies!

We took Laekin to the Irvine Regional Park today. We started off the day with a picnic under the old oak trees. Laekin was fascinated by the squirrels running around and birds flying by. She really loves being outside.

We headed over to the pumpkin patch where Laekin dashed (as fast a 1 year old can) from pumpkin pile to pumpkin pile. In between the touching the pumpkins, she would get distracted and start chasing after a another kid walking by...being the little social one she is.








Laekin went on her 1st official pony ride (other than her mama taking her down to the Shea Center to sit on the horses). She loved it! Here are some pics from her ride:







After the long day, Laekin was pooped! She had no problem napping in the stroller on the way out...

Girlies

Here is my friend Sunny. We played together the other day! We are great buds.... but we keep our mommies on their feet because sometimes Sunny and I want to play with the same toy and we sometimes get a little mad. I loved playing with Sunny's Little Mermaid push toy and Sunny liked to push me around the house. Look at the pictures below! love- Laekin

The Joys of Life

It is so hard to believe that a year has already gone by since Miss Laekin came into this world. The memory of her "Birth Day" and the days leading up to it are so vivid in my memory that I keep telling myself "it can't be a year yet." I read an entry in my journal last night from a few days after she was born. It still amazes me that God gives us women such an incredible way in which we birth our children into this world. After birthing Laekin, I have such a respect and awe for childbirth. What an amazing blessing and opportunity to be able to experience.

Now our little girl can walk, talk (a few words), give kisses and hugs, and dance. What more could we ask for. We love you Laekin.

Cupcakes & Ice Cream

Well, we celebrated Laekin's 1st birthday. Laekin had sweets for the first time...she got to indulge in a strawberry cupcake and some chocolate chip ice cream (but did not get nearly as messy as we hoped she would)! She was rather particular, just using one finger at first. Once she figured out how good it tasted, she shoveled the cake and ice cream a little more quickly into her mouth. Check out the quick video below...

Friends!

Here is Laekin with her two great buddies- Van and Ezra! Van is 6 months and Ezra is 3 months. I had the blessing and priviledge of being with their mommies as they brought their sons into this world. I will never forget the strength and determination they both showed. It was such an amazing experience to be a part of. Thank you again Dianne and Julie.