One

Claire Evangeline came into our lives one year ago and swept us away with her sweetness.
What an easy baby she was.




We quickly realized she wasn't just sweet, but also incredibly cute.
At least, we thought/think so.




Of course, over the months, Claire has made it clear that there's some 'tude to go along with all that cute sweetness!




'Tude, sweetness, and cuteness aside, this girl knows how to get her praise on.




Turning one is a big deal, I think.
For me anyway.
Friends and family are always good to oblige me in a celebration.




And, surprisingly enough, gift-opening wasn't entirely lost on Claire.




But her favorite part was diving into a carrot [cup]cake with cream cheese frosting.
Can you blame her?




We love our girl!
The miracle of watching a child grow never gets old.