1 year check-up

On April 28th, Stella had her one year check-up with Dr Javier. 

The doctor said everything looks perfect! She weighed in at 18lbs 14ozs and is 29.5".

She did get a couple of shots that she, of course, didn't like.

Hand, foot, & mouth disease is going around Stella's daycare but the doctor said that at least for now, she doesn't have it.

Stella's First Year

Stella had her first birthday on April 16th, 2015!

The last 12 months have been full of firsts for Stella and for Mom and Dad as well. Looking back at some of the pictures, I realize that some of our most precious memories have happened in the last year. From Stella's first cry in the hospital when we all met her for the first time...

To those chaotic, exhausting first few weeks at home...

To starting daycare, going back to work, first trips and vacations...

To all the new things Stella learned like grabbing, eating, (almost) walking, crawling...

And all the new things Mom and Dad learned: diaper changing, soothing her to sleep, making her laugh...

The most important things we've learned is how much we love our little Stella and are so glad we've gotten to spend the last year getting to know her! We look forward to the many memories to come.

Stella 11 month–March 2015

A little late posting these, but here are Stella’s 11 month pictures. Hard to believe that we are closing in on a year!

Yes, she will patiently let us take her picture most of the time, but…..

then the Stella-monster arrives! Hurry up Dad….you’re taking away from my play time.

Are we done yet? Please. No more pictures!

Rocky Top Ramblers: Stella's First Easter

Some pictures from Easter 2015 with Stella.


Rocky Top Ramblers: Easter day with Stella