Hannah's first birthday

January 26th, Hannah took her first solo steps. . . this picture was taken immediately afterward with the hopes she would do it again. She didn't (then) but she did enjoy all the congratulations and clapping immensely. =) Doesn't she look cute in her baby blue jeans. . . with that little round belly?
Birthday bath. . . gotta start the special day all clean! And Hannah does love baths - 'cause that means splashing in the water!

We enjoyed a two "real snows" this winter. . . and our one year old was fascinated by all the white stuff in the back yard - forget the camera!
Still gazing at the snow. . . this was one of Hannah's (Mommy's) first real hair-dos. =) So cute, but we really like it free right now!
Sister games! Is anything more exciting that getting pushed (raced!) down the halls in your walker powered by Big Sister in her construction attire? They both loved it and I had to smile. . . and take a picture.Our baby girl is beginning to love babies! Doesn't Hannah make a sweet little mommy (auntie) to Abigail's dolls? Might be time for her own. . .After supper, the taste we've all (okay, Abigail and Mommy) been waiting for - Hannah's first ice cream! She wasn't impressed. Must've been the cold - waaay toooo cold for her liking.Hannah's present (actually there were about a dozen little gifts wrapped up and stuffed in that bag!) from her loving big sister. Abigail had been preparing this gift (gifts) for about a month and eagerly anticipating Hannah's birthday.And Daddy and Mommy's gift for Hannah -her own baby doll. Hannah gave Baby sweet hugs and we later decided to name her Eva (all of our dolls are named after friends =).
How we thank God for another precious daughter! This first (almost - February 7th) year with our Hannah Elisabeth has been so sweet. Praying that Hannah will soon come to know the love of the Heavenly Father who longs to adopt her into His family!