Layla...our little princess

You are 1. That is so hard for me to believe as the time has gone by so very fast. I think it's because I am your grandma and I want you to stay little for a long time. We absolutely adore you little girl! Is it because you are the first granddaughter? Probably so. But we love to kiss and hug you.

This year we have watched you eat your first baby food, watched you as you learned how to crawl, watched you take your first wobbly steps. Thank you for letting us be part of your life.

These are some memories I have of you this first year. I was there to watch you be born and it was so incredible, you were small, but you had attitude. The first few months were rough for mom and dad, especially on your dad, because you liked your mom so much. He lovingly referred to you as the "banshee queen". You let your voice be heard. That's our girl.

Even though you are little, you are a tough cookie. You can get bonked, fall down, hair pulled, and you never make a whimper. But if you want something special, you let us know just what it is that you want.

You love Elmo. Oh and Yo Gabba Gabba. You like to dance and you love your big brother, Gabe.

You also love your Aunt KayKay and boy does she love you. You guys are going to be besties for life I am sure.

Happy birthday little girl...