Rosalia just turned one! As always, it always surprises me how fast a year goes by.  It’s like the minute you bring your precious new baby home from the hospital they begin achieving milestone after milestone and then before you know it…bam they’re one year old! Like whaaaat, huh, how did that happen?!!!

Rosalia has a very sweet and fun personality. We think her brothers bring it out in her. She absolutely loves watching them play and tries to join them with their shenanigans. She’s definitely ready to leap into toddler world, often crawling her way into the playroom full of toddler boy toys! She is already showing clear signs of love and affection. She kisses, or at least leans in for a kiss, quiet frequently. The absolute best thing I love is the way she looks and smiles at daddy! It is definitely very different than the love she gives me. With daddy she absolutely melts!!! Daddy can simply smile at her and she instantly turns into a big cheese mush ball with a smile as big as can get! I smile at her and she instantly weeps until I pick her up, then from my arms she flirts with dad. Womb Womp…but I understand that I am her comfort and security blanket at the moment so I absolutely love her need for me.

Despite the boys currently being sick, we still managed to have a little celebration for Rosie at home. Yup, she had her smash cake which she totally enjoyed! At first she looked  around at us unsure if she can have it all but after the first taste she understood that was especially for her.  It was really cute to see her use her tiny hands to scoop up some cake directly into her mouth, never really taking a bite out of the cake. Still she managed to eat quite a bit of cake where she was up with daddy and I until midnight…sugar high indeed!

We want to wish our beautiful daughter the happiest of birthdays. We are excited for her to experience the beginning of many “firsts” to come. She is exactly what we needed and has been a complete blessing to our lives and family. Rosie mama, may you continue to thrive and develop into a tenacious kind young lady in the years to come. Reach for the stars and never quit until you have accomplished all your goals. Daddy and I will always be here to guide and support your path through life. We love you to the moon and back!

Love,

-Mama Bear Mimi-

Rosalia Cake Smash