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M is one.

I can't believe my baby is one year old today. She has grown so much and looks so big!!! She can't walk quite yet, but she is right on the verge - she'll let go of the couch and try to take a step , but so far she just falls. Her first steps by herself happened just a few weeks ago.
she can: say mom, dad, dog, bubba (my cousin's dog), "blee" or "eese" for please, meow like a cat, walk holding your hand, uses signs for more, eat, sleep, and please...and many surprises as we go. It sure doesn't seem that long ago when she was just born..but as it is, it's been a year. I can't seem to get a grasp on that idea...i'm in denial.

Happy Birthday to my baby.

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