A makeover and one-year-old photos!

So, I'm sure you noticed that our little bloggy blog got a much-needed makeover.  I have been wanting to share pictures from Leighton's one-year-old photo shoot and update our design, so I thought I would do it in one fell swoop!  It's a little more modern than our old do and quite refreshing if I do say so myself.  Of course, it helps that the main attraction is none other than the beautiful Miss Leighton looking so sweet with her baby blues and big pouty lips.  I melt.

As I said in my last post, we went back to Tiffany at Mulberry Dreams for Leighton's one-year-old pictures and she did not disappoint.  Tiffany warned us off the bat that one-year-olds are difficult to photograph (especially if they are walking) because they do not sit still.  Leighton was very cooperative for the most part, but she did not understand why we were asking to sit in these cute little baskets and on stools, so the expression in most of her photos is one of confusion rather than the bright smile we usually see.  I must admit, I was a little disappointed with the photos at first... but the more I look at them all, the more I love them!  So, without further adieu... here are some of my favorites of my big girl!!

Is this thing on??

For the two people that may still be checking our little blog... where do I begin?  It has been a while since our last post and a LOT has changed.  Miss Leighton is now 14 months old, and I am now officially a stay-at-home-mom!!  I quit my job in November and went back for a brief stint in mid-January to help out during busy season.  I know what you're thinking... since you stay at home now, why haven't you updated your blog??  As I've learned, this isn't the easiest gig and I'm still trying to master our routine (naps, housework, activities, etc.).  However, being the blog-stalker lover that I am... this is something that I am going to make an effort to be better about.

So... some highlights of the past several months: My sister came home for the holidays and we took a road trip to Ruidoso, Leighton included.  Lyn and I were a little worried about the 12 hour car ride with the little one... but we couldn't have asked for a better trip.  She did awesome and we had a wonderful time!

Our family had a wonderful first Christmas with Leighton!  Needless to say, her grandparents and aunts showered her with gifts, but it was so much fun!!

And, I don't know how it happened, but Leighton turned a year-old in February.  My how the time flies!!

She took her first steps in early January started walking full-time shortly before her 1st birthday.  Big girl!!  We celebrated her birthday with a party at our house and it was near-perfect (we missed our Aunt Natalie).

We went back to see Miss Tiffany at Mulberry Dreams for our one-year-old pictures and I still can't believe how she's grown. (I will add those pictures later and probably change our blog design)!!

So, here we are!  I know it goes without saying, but I am loving being at home every day with Leighton.  Don't get me wrong... we have our bad days and some challenges here and there... but this is the best job I could ever ask for!!  Thanks for sticking with us and I promise I will become a better blogger!