Birthday bash

Here are some photos from Josie's birthday party and Memorial day weekend in Portland with the family. We had a nice time, and really enjoyed being with everyone. Josie picked this busy weekend to ditch her second nap, which did cause a little bit of chaos, though she weathered it well.
My mom hosted everyone at the Grompe house. We had awesome food: mom made ribs with 2 sauces, a classic sauce and a watermelon BBQ sauce that was a real hit. I made a chocolate cake, which was so moist and delicious that it had trouble staying upright. Heidi did the cake decorations and streamers.
She LOVED the food, especially the cake, and had a great time unwrapping her presents! She was truly the center of attention. Lucky girl!

Birthday memories

Remember this day last year? I sure do (sort of :-). Here are a few pictures of Josie on the day of her birth. Tomorrow: birthday celebration photos!

POD- sleeper

Some pictures of my sleeping angel... I used to take lots of these when she was a sleepy little newborn, but as she has grown she has gotten sensitive to noises and wakes up so easily that I dare not sneak in to take pictures! These I got in a rare moment when she was sleeping late and I needed to wake her up. So sweet.

Josie's First Steps!!

Today, Josie took 4 steps in a row. She was standing in the bath tub, trying to maneuver her way toward the spout, and just stood up and walked on over to it!
She has taken 1-2 steps a couple of other times, but they have always been steps on the way to a sort of crash landing, and never really seemed all that intentional. So we are counting today as the landmark of FIRST STEPS!!

POD series- Josie has hair!

Josie had a great time trying on some hair yesterday. She looks good with long locks, don't you think? Real hair courtesy of our friend Tiffany :-)

POD- beautiful girl

Mother's Day PODs