Our Little Cupcake Turns ONE!

Julie Ann is 1 year old! Well, 1 year and  4 days old (it's harder to keep up with everything when you have multiple kids. I thought it was tough with one, but two children increases the madness joy.) These pictures are my attempt to get a one-year photo of Julie Ann for her birthday invitation. She was hilarious.

We love this little ball of energy so much. Her personality cracks us up every day. I was challenged by her at first, but she quickly taught me how blessed I am. She is absolutely wonderful!

 In case you missed it on Facebook, I am posting a movie of her walking last week. That's right, this girl loves to walk.

If you are wondering where the birthday party pictures are, then you'll have to wait. We are having her birthday party in MS in a couple of weeks with her 12 month old cousin, Ann Thomas. They have birthdays so close together that we decided to do their party together (helps with family travel too) I can't wait to show you guys her birthday outfit!

On Account of I love you!

So, Let me preface this post. Laura Beth LOVES to sing, dance, etc when in the car and at home. BUT when it comes to being IN FRONT of other people, she kinda "freezes up" a little. Ha! 

 I will tell you that she has thoroughly enjoyed dance this year. She looks forward to dance class every Tuesday. So let's analyze the following photo:

Besides the very confused looking face, she is doing GREAT. Pretty hands, feet together, facing forward...I mean she's a natural. ha! The girl to Laura Beth's right (our left) is Laura Beth's Best friend Kathryn (KK to us). She really is a natural dancer even if the photo I chose to analyze doesn't show her skill. ha!

Now this video is the beginning of the dance and the second video is the end of the dance. Steve took Laura Beth to this show at the zoo. It's a PRE performance for their recital... ya know, to get the kids used to dancing in front of lots of people. The card on the camera was full half way through the dance (because mom is a momma-razzi with the camera). Steve is quick on his feet though and whips out the iPhone to catch Laura Beth performing her FAVORITE part of the dance, the end move. Watch for it....you'll see that Andrews Technique she inherited from her mom when she holds that last move. :) That's right she has my moves and daddy's stage presence. ha. Nah. It's probably my stage presence too. However, he would claim her good looks if he were to write a post about this performance. :)

Enjoy...or just bear through it. ha! Sorry for the poor quality. One is an iPhone video. The other I must not have uploaded it at a good quality.

Believe it or not, Laura Beth came home and told me she was the best superstar on the stage. he he.