Everyone's Favorite Dayvanee

My little Dayvee is going to be 1 year old in a couple of days. I can't believe it. Time goes by so fast. Since this is my first time blogging I thought I'd give a little recap of the past year.

Dayvanee Lynn Eller was born on May 2, at 6:41pm weighing in at 8lbs 10oz, and 21" long. She had 30 people in the waiting room awaiting her arrival.

Although no one could be as excited for her to finally be here as me.






She's the sweetest baby ever.

With her daddy's nose and mommy's eyes. Our brand new little miracle was perfect in every way.
We've haven't stopped smiling since this day.






Already a month old here.
She has mastered the art of:

• exploding through her diaper

• and spitting up every time daddy holds her

(Poor Mike had more clothes in the diaper bag then Dayvee.)

Although it didn't matter.

She had already stolen his heart.

By 2 months old :

She was the hit of every party,
the most popular at life group,
and the hungriest person I know.

Eating every 3 hours and growing like a weed.







TAHOE
Her first big trip at 3 months was celebrating Nonnee and Papa's 25th wedding anniversary at Lake Tahoe.

Chilaxing here with her uncles Brock and Jake.

She also went hiking twice on this trip and was an angel the whole time.

We made the move to Corvallis Oregon when she was 4 months old.
Leaving behind Nonnee, Papa, and Oma.

It was hard, but worth it once we started exploring.

We also found that Dayvee's hair is finally long enough to do pigtails.

Look at those cute little toesies.





We love hiking!!!!!

Thanks to everyone who pitched in and bought us the backpack. It is perfect. Dayvanee loves riding in it.

Since moving to Corvallis we try and take advantage of any nice weekend we can. They are pretty few and far between, but worth it when it is so green and beautiful.

CHRISTMAS

Dayvanee LOVED Christmas.
Especially chewing on the wrapping paper.

All of our family was so excited to see her. Some for the first time since we moved. I'm pretty sure she was being held this entire trip.

She is so LOVED,

and we are so blessed.

What a Mess

Eating from a spoon for the first time was definitely an adventure.
Most of the food is

on her, in her hair,
and all over the highchair.

needless to say, next was.....

.....Bath Time!!!!

She absolutely LOVES the swings

It doesn't matter what kind of mood she is in. Once you put her in the swing she she gets a huge grin and starts laughing.

SO CUTE!!!
(Doesn't she make you want a baby of your own Amanda???)

11 months old and she is still exploding through her diaper.

We went on a picnic at the park.

• Took some pictures.

• Ate some Qdoba, YUM!

• Started playing some frisbee and realized Dayvee was being very still and quiet on the blanket.

The rest of the picnic was spent wiping her down, changing her clothes, throwing away the blanket, and hoping Mike doesn't puke from the smell.
What a day!
(now I understand your reasoning Amanda)

We threw her 1 Year Birthday Party a week early.
She was a little grouchy from the lack of a nap and late nights but she still had tons of fun.
I can venture to say the cake was her favorite part.
But now she is enjoying all the toys she got.

She was really excited to meet her best friend Averil for the first time, and Mike and I were so happy Averil's parents Liz and Daniel came from Nashville to be at the party.

Actually we were happy everyone came. It was really good to see everyone.


So that is our year in review. Dayvanee is the most amazing daughter any mom could ask for.
I'm excited to tell you all about the many adventures we will be having together in her next year.