Water Day

I know I am skipping the story of her birthday but plan to write one after her party next week.

Nicole's day care did a water day. So all the kids were asked to bring a bathing suit and sandals. We were pretty excited about this. I was able to take time off to hang out with Nicole at school some today as well. She has been having crying jags when we leave her at daycare. Its so heart wrenching to hear it. One thing I saw today is that almost every kid did the same thing. So that reassured me that my kid is not the only one crying as I leave her.

Back to water day, Nicole's swim suit was a little short on her, but we made it work. They set up a water table and sprinklers for the kids. There must have been about 30 kids out there.  So I took Nicole to the sprinkler first.  She would walk in and the run out once it landed on her.  She had fun at the water table too.  It seemed like there were too many kids splashing and trying to take over the table and Nicole just wants to splash lightly.  She is just getting back into liking baths after hating them for a few weeks.

 Look at all her hair. 

Overall I think she had fun out there.  

Birthday Girl!!

I cannot believe that Nicole is turning one tomorrow. How the time flies. It seems like just yesterday I was pregnant and waiting for her to be here. As I write this today I realize that this time last year we were at IHOP eating some breakfast before checking into the hospital. Jake was under the impression that this would go quick and we would be home for dinner. Guess he missed the part in class that said we are on the baby's time schedule. I remember waking up that morning and being so excited that soon Nicole would be with us. Our room had horrible reception so we couldn’t talk with the family much, but lots of friends came by to see us in the hospital. Jake was lucky he had his friend Jason there with us when the hospital decided they should do surgery to get Nicole. It was nice because I think both of the guys were a little nervous and awe struck at the same time. I remember telling the nurse I needed to make a call. I called Lisa and told her and she said she was just down the road and on her way. Things got a little fuzzy here during surgery but I do remember waiting to here her little cry and asking if it was indeed a GIRL? I do remember Jake being unsure of cutting the cord but there he was when they asked with the scissors in hand. We had great hospital staff there with us. And they took over the camera for Jake and took some pictures of the first moments.
This past year has flown by in an instant. I am happy I was here to experience it all. Already we are walking and babbling. Her first official word was bye as she waved at our neighbor good-bye. I am ready for the next little one but hopefully our plan is to wait until we move from Alaska. Jake does not want to drive the Alcan to our next home with a newborn or a pregnant wife and I don’t blame him.

This weekend we are once again going camping. Some friends of ours are joining us which is always fun. We got a special cake waiting on Nicole and hopefully Skype works while we are there. If not we may actually use the video camera, either way I will def. get lots of pictures.

Can't wait to see what the next years bring us with Nicole. I am sure that they will have smiles and joy with them.

Changes

Nicole seems to be going thru many changes right now. About two weeks ago she decided she hated bath time. She has always enjoyed bath time and never screamed during it. But now every bath or shower she screams like she is hurt or something. I have no idea what is going on. But with each bath I hope she is over it.

Another change for Nicole is we are no longer doing formula. I made the switch two days ago to only milk and she hasn't made any protest over it. I have been warming it for her.

We are working on our last front big tooth. She is getting her teeth in random order.