HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUNO!

Today is Juno's 1st Birthday! Hard to believe that an entire year has gone by since she came into this world, and yet it's hard to remember a time before she was here. The lives of her family and friends are better because she is here and it's only a matter of time before she spreads her magic around the world, making it a better place.

Worth the wait.

Looking so grown up!

Have a wonderful birthday Juno! Thank you for bringing so much joy and laughter to the world already!

Celebrating One Year of Juno

When you are as popular as the Junebug, you can't have just ONE birthday party. Oh no. Celebrating someone as special as this girl means multiple parties in multiple cities. Last weekend kicked off the Bay Area extravaganza. It was THE social event of the year, Lovey.

Mommy and Daddy pose with the cake. Thanks for having such an awesome baby!

We deferred to Juno's discriminating taste when choosing wine to accompany our flank steak, salad and potatoes.

"Who loves cake? We do!"

Proud Daddy with his girl.

Kicking back in the awesome chair Uncle Greg got her, with the Piggy Auntie Francine and Uncle Dave sent from Chico.

Papa loves on his favorite granddaughter.

Cousin Peter is an excellent helper with Baby Juju. He was wonderful with her at the park and makes sure she is entertained at all times!

Every little girl needs a tutu!

Future ballerina like Mommy?

What a Difference a Year Makes...

One year ago today, Aunt Jenn threw a shower for Mommy and Daddy:

There's a Shnoo in that belly!

No one knew for sure if we would be falling in love with a little girl or a little boy, as Mommy and Daddy wanted to wait for a happy surprise when Baby Fleetfoot made his or her debut in the world. Auntie Christen so wanted a little girl: someone she could take to Sephora AND baseball games. A wee girl who would enjoy tea sandwiches AND getting dirty. I hoped and prayed for a healthy baby, whatever the gender, but somehow knew there would be a whole lotta pink and tutus come May.

And the sweet baby girl was born exactly one month later.

Thank you for 11 months of smiles and laughs and kisses, Juno. You have been so loved and adored and wished for before we even met you!

Some "Firsts"

Man, for being a baby the Shnoo sure has been busy. Check out some of her "firsts" from the last seven months.

First time crawling. Girlie can move it!

First Halloween.

First time on the swings. Wwwhhhheeeeeee!

First time in a pub and pounding a Guiness.


Um, is this her first time rolling over? Or holding up her head? We'll just say it is.

First shower with Mommy.

First trip to the beach. Also, first time topless sunbathing.

First bath. The stern face and fist crack me up. This girl means business.