Celebrating Chandler's BirthDAY

On Chandler's actual birthday, we just kind-of did our normal morning routine, then met my friend Michelle at the Galleria for lunch and playtime!

I'd never taken Chandler to any kind-of play area and let her roam free before so I thought this would be a fun and special treat for her.

I had no idea she would be so adventurous!

Then we headed home for some naps...

Then time for her monthly crib photo shoot.

shoot...perfect picture, but wrong setting

Ugh!  Flash keeps making her blink!

Now camera is fixed, but subject is done with sitting

Tried one more time to have her sit, but she was OVER it!

Next up?  Dinner and party time!!

Brooklyn (not sure why she's naked, but seems to happen a lot these days) helped her blow out the candle.

 

Then she went to town!

And now that ALL of our monthly pictures are complete...let's take a nostalgic look back at Baby Chandler.:

Newborn

Look how dark her eyes were!!  Who is that baby?

Fastest.  Year.  Ever.

We are so thankful that God has blessed us with this year of getting to know this precious baby.  We've learned many life lessons through the ups and downs of her first year and are SO VERY GRATEFUL to have a happy and healthy 1-year-old.  God bless you, Chandler Alexis Nalley!!