spoons rule

Matilda started using a spoon for the first time about a week ago. She (shock) is so determined to get it right. She sat and fought to get food in her mouth for a solid 45 minutes. Now we have started something....she wants to try to do it herself every time! Such a little independent lady...

very serious stuff

look mom!

finally getting close

not quite mattie b

success- so proud

just a little dirty mama

She is just growing up so fast....ahhh!!!

ADVENTURE!

We went with AUnt Jul and Uncle Greg to Islands of Adventure 7/14 for their daughter Madison's 10th birthday. It was certainly an adventure taking a one year old to a theme park! Mattie was awake from 7:30 AM-4PM when she literally couldn't keep her eyes open any more. Normally she takes two 2 hour naps by then, so she was truly exhausted. It was so much fun though- especially her first rides in Dr. Seuss land.

Here are some cute pics from the trip:

Madison is tall enough for all the rides!

Matilda- not quite :)

Just hanging out in a boat with a turtle and guitar

Daddy explaining a fountain to Mattie

Jurassic Park land was our fav

Matilda's first ride!

Finally sleeping- 4PM

Just catching a wave on our way out of the park

Sleepy baby on the way home to Jax

Even with the crazy schedule and all the driving driving- Matilda was awesome. She was a little angel the whole time...what a fun trip!

Our little love is ONE!

Yes, it's been way too long again. And while I was away, our little beauty turned ONE. I honestly cannot believe that she is growing up so fast, or how much more mature than one she seems. I honestly think she knows and understands more than Eddie or I do sometimes. She's just a wise little soul.

Eddie's sis Tracy and her husband Sam came down for the festivities with their two little ones Nora (3) and Mazen (8 weeks younger than Mattie!). It was so amazing having them here...I really wish they lived closer! Matilda was surprisingly good at sharing and got along great with the kids. Since she is will adults most of the time, I was really impressed.

Here are a couple of cute ones from the weekend and birthday- we had a surfing monkey party at the beach:

What a difference a year makes!

First birthday gift from Franma- a bunny roller :)

Cousins bath! Yes, Matilda has her own jetted tub. Insane. 

Matilda carefully watching Nora with her beloved Bonsai

Focused- even at a pool party.

Happy baby in her new beach chair from Daddy

Her first taste of sugar...a vegan birthday cake!

Matching cousins- flamingo dresses from Aunt Tra

Eddie and I say every day how amazingly lucky we are. We really have the best baby in the world...happy first birthday Matilda Rae!

Her first birthday invite :)