ONE.

Our little Stella turned 1 today! We celebrated last week on Mother's Day (with everyone in town except 2 brother-in-laws and grandpa Carl). Krista made a fabulous cake and took wonderful pictures (that I hope to see soon!). Here are a few of the moments I snapped . . . Krista was the "hired" photographer so better pictures will be coming soon. The cake eating sequence.

Not so sure.

What to do with utensils.

Digging in.

Presley starts helping.

Stella had fun watching her big sister open all her presents (and confiscate a few of them too). Everyone was so thoughtful and generous. Thank you. I can't believe another year has come and gone. We have so much to show for it.

Update 2.

Saw the allergist--the one we wanted to see was booked until the end of JULY so Stella saw a doctor she recommended. The doctor's office was clear on the south west side of SLC (we live 45 mins from the north east side). It was a long day.

Stella was tested for several food allergies (the standard scratch tests). She came back negative for everything except egg whites (she had a very small reaction that basically means nothing).

After 2 hours of talking and testing and more talking the doctor thinks it is not an allergy but an acid issue (like I originally thought). New plan: double the dosage of Prevacid (7.5 mg twice a day) and add in foods in a week. IF that doesn't work add in Zantac and see a gastro doctor for a pH test and blood work.

Cross your fingers this works. I may never get to wean Stella.

Update.

It has been nearly 2 weeks with the Prevacid and after a 3 day trial with peas, the nightly screaming is back. The next day we were back on cereal and breast milk--and back to sleeping through the night.

Stella has an appointment with an allergist next week. Is anybody familiar with food intolerance? Needless to say, after consulting with the doctor we are stopping the Prevacid and on to other causes.

I am beginning to be more concerned. Breast milk and cereal is not a great diet for a baby who will be turning one next weeek . . . . we have been on this simple diet for 5 weeks.

Teeth . . .

. . . . only a mother could love! So sweet!



After a month of having Stella on only cereal and breast milk, tomorrow we start adding in foods! I noticed she only slept through the night (without waking up in a painful scream every night) when her diet was cereal and milk (bland). Stella started Prevacid last week--I think she has some sort of acid issue. We will see how it works out. If acid isn't the issue I am not sure what it could be!

New Baby!

Not to steal the spotlight, but Gregg and Camille had their little baby boy last night at 11:13 PM! Here is the classic cell phone picture. We are heading over later this morning to meet baby boy and take some better photos!


7 lbs 13 oz, 20 inches, posterior! We are wishing everyone the best!

Outside.

We hope to be spending a lot more time outside. The weather is finally cooperating and I even got the car washed (for the first time in a LONG time).


We spent the afternoon outside, though it was a bit windy, the sun and almost green grass was just what we all needed. Here's to spring!

Word.

Stella is now a talker! Well, she has said her first word anyway. And it is

"Uh-oh"

Stella will say it just for fun but she will also purposely drop something just to say it too. Not only did she say her first word yesterday, but this morning she climbed her first stairs (only one week after taking a tumble down them).

Easter in Photos.

Picture overload . . . candy overload too.

Party time!

Presley was barely convinced to take a nap this afternoon--but I promised her that when she woke up we would finally have her birthday party. About 30 minutes after she woke up family started coming over and Presley was so excited she stood by the door to welcome each and every person as they came.

Here are some highlights. Hello Kitty cake pops and decorations, lemon-glazed cake with grandpa's raspberry ice cream, pink balloons, singing, and lots of presents (always too many).



This gift was a big hit. Disney Princess miniatures with several dresses--thank you Amber, your gifts are always a hit (P still sleeps with Lisa Marie from her 1st birthday).


A "working" sink from grandpa Carl and Mor mor. An outside toy to be used as soon as the weather turns a bit nicer (along with the kite from uncle Paul and aunt Ali). I remember April being a more spring-like month . . .


A Nemo accessory for Presley's Crocs--Camille and Gregg searched high and low for a Hello Kitty jibbitz but couldn't find one, good thing she loves Finding Nemo!


Mor mor (Chris's mom Susan) with Roxy.


Stella didn't want to be left out. She loved the balloons, wrapping paper scraps, and promptly tried to eat the sink instructions.


Ali with Stella--Aren't they both too cute?!?!


94 year old grandma Jo decided holding Cuddle was better than trying to hold a squirmy Stella.


And I know it is overkill, but I had to include more pictures of the Hello Kitty cake pops and Presley (she wouldn't stop asking to eat them ALL day, of course I let her--she must have eaten 5!).



We missed everyone who couldn't make it. I wish I would have taken a photo of Presley while we sang to her--she just beamed and couldn't stop smiling.

Up all night.

In preparation for Presley's birthday party tomorrow, I was up all night making these. If you couldn't guess, Presley is having a Hello Kitty party.




Not quite as good as Bakerella , but not to shabby. Fully edible. I blame Krista for the idea and the late night mess . . . next year we are getting a sheet cake from Costco. Good thing Krista is coming out in May and can make Stella's cake!