School of Rox - ONE year

I feel its appropriate that I begin writing this post at about the moment I started pushing a year ago at this time? To much information? Ha, I talk about it candidly because I am thankful for a picture perfect delivery. I really feel spoiled and realize I probably won't have another one like it, but then again maybe I will. If you are curious about this. You can read her birth story here. I did indeed get an epidural and I wouldn't change a thing. We got to hang out with all our friends and family, comfortably and peacefully just moments before I started pushing. If you know Officer and I- this is the dream. Its not for everyone but we are both extroverts who love being in a crowd.

Now. To my love. Fox you should know, as your dad and I talked last night about your birthday (I cried of course), we both feel like the day you arrived was the greatest day we have ever had together. Not even our wedding tops it (and we had a great wedding). To bring you into the world with the dearest people in the world surrounding us was priceless. You are a part of an amazing family and you got to feel that the day we welcomed you.

Now you are one. GULP. Here are your letters on each of the other months of your first year of life:

1 month
2 months
3 months
4 months
5 months
6 months
7 months
8 months
9 months
10 months
11 months

Why we named you Roxanne Renee

Fox- you are a blast. I do not have words to describe the joy you bring to our life.

At 1 year you...

-crawl at lightning speed
-push things with a small walk but no walking yet
-leap off everything you can
-LOVE the water
-LOVE your dolls
-LOVE bracelets and watches
-talk on the phone
-say: DAD-T, momma, hi, bye, no, yes, cheese, dolly, woof and a whole lot of jibber jabber
-will do a "WOO" when aunt gu and grammy do it (this is hilarious for a family of woo girls)
-play tea with mommy (mostly you stuff the fake food in my mouth and think its so funny)
-LOVE reading books
-LOVE your circus tent and all tents in general
-Have such a sweet heart for animals- you talk in a high voice to all of them
-throw about 5 temper tantrums before breakfast
-do not eat much
-LOVE mandarin oranges, peaches, carrots, pears, mum mums, and sweet potatoes
-give kisses
-give hugs
-laugh
-play by yourself so well
-play with kids pretty well
-sleep 12 hours
-MOST days you nap two times decent
-have stolen our hearts

I pray that you continue to grow healthy, that you see God in your dad and I and that you make Jesus your own Savior one day. We love you so much lamby.

Love,

mom and dad