Doggie

{2.11.2010}

We have this stuffed dog that we got for Christmas a couple of years ago and it is Stella favorite (well any stuff dog is her favorite).

She pushes it in the stroller, carries it around, gives it hugs and lays on it.

I think it is so cute how much she loves dogs.

Box Rides

{2.11.2010}

My mom found a little box and decided that Stella needed to be pulled around in it.

She didn't like it at first but she soon started smiling and laughing.

Exploring

{2.11.2010}

Stella loves walking around my parents front yard

She wants to walk in the dirt and down.

She likes pulling off my mom flowers and then giving them to my mom like they are a present for her, she thinks it is funny.

She follows my mom's cat around and tries picking her up, luckily she hasn't picked her up yet because I think the cat would freak out.

We spent an hour and a half outside just walking around and playing.

I couldn't get Stella to look at the camera, I think that is because it was really bright outside.

I am so happy I have an outdoors little girl, Scott and I both loving being outside.

Outside

{2.10.2010}

After work last week we decided that we should play in our front yard a little bit

Well Stella loved it, when we went back inside she stood at the front door and kept reaching up to the door handle.

I think I am in a lot of trouble once she is tall enough to reach the handle, i will always lock the dead bolt!

Roseola

The Roseola Virus
that is what Stella has had and still has since last Thursday
We thought it was just teething but on Saturday night when she spiked a fever of 105.6 degrees we knew it was not teething.
First you get a high fever (which she got) then once it breaks you break out in a HORRIBLE rash (which she now has)

Then on top of everything Stella has her 1 year well check up today and had to get 3 shots
That did not add to the happiness of Stella or I
This means a lot more of no sleeping at night for the both of us and a lot more crying
I do love that Stella is so cuddly right now,
she never wants to be held, ever.

Her rash, it is even worse as time goes on
I can't wait till it is gone

Grandma Hooper gave her a dollar for Valentine's Day and she couldn't put it down.
I was surprised because she was so careful with the dollar
and wanted it right next to her the whole night.

1 Year
Weight: 16 lbs 1 oz (1st Percentile)
Length: 28 inches (36 Percentile)

So my little girl is a little small but I love her!

Abby

Stella LOVES my Dad's dog Abby.
{1.29.2010}

She follows her around and pats her and tries the hug her.

Stella showing Abby her new dress that Grandma bought for her.
Abby licked the dress and Stella got so excited she turned around laughed and ran away.

2.5.2010

Here are some more pictures of Stella's first birthday.

Dan and Holly

Holly and StellaLaura and Stella

Erin and Grandpa Dalton