Pics in the Park

So, we had these pics done 3 weeks ago, but we've been so busy! Tomorrow starts my third week back to work and with that came...Remi's start of daycare, which we like to call "school" :) With that...came double pink eye, an ear infection and a bad cold all in her first two weeks of school! Oh my!! So, in her first two weeks, she actually only attended school 6 days. WOW! What a start! At first, Remi wasn't fond of daycare....which is expected, right? But, on Friday morning, she actually waved bye-bye to mommy, making me smile! Not only was it hard for Remi Roo, but Mommy & Daddy too! Of those 6 days, I haven't missed a single phone call at 11:30 to check on my sweet girl to make sure her day is going well...followed up by a report to her worrying daddy who checks with me throughout the day to see if I've talked with the daycare. Then there's the 5 p.m. text message asking if I'm on my way to get her! So sweet...that daddy of hers! :)

But, all in all...it's going as well as expected. I am SUPER happy to be back at work and even more thrilled that I was able to return to my old company, working with basically the same people as before. I'm very happy!!! It is rough though, coming home at night with little time to spend with Roo, but we're making it work and pretty soon it will seem like it's always been this way!

We're off to the beach in NC in 5 days to meet up with my family! We are sooo excited!! Remi is going to have so much fun...playing with her cousins and being snuggled by her aunts, uncles and grandparents!!!

Anywhoo.....the reason for this post...Remi's 1-year pics. We went to Rochester Park with a fantastic photographer, Cindy, who truly captured the personality of our Remi Roo! It was soooo much fun and Remi really enjoyed it. So...check it out...our baby's growing up!

Our little chart topper!

We visited the pediatrician for Remi's one year appt today and she continues to be at the top of all percentile charts for weight, height and head circumference. Here are the stats:

*24 lbs. 14.5 oz - 90th percentile
*31.75 inches tall - 93rd percentile
*19 inches head circumference - 99th percentile - Dr. Bart said she was going to have a big noodle! :)
*healthy...healthy...healthy
*hasta la vista formula! tonight we go to 100% cow's milk :) YEAH!!! goodbye $26/can 2x's a week Alimentum!!!! We've been looking forward to this day :)
*She's on the move...walking, that is! She's into EVERYTHING!!! Gone are the days of getting ready while she watches, sitting in the floor.
*She LOVES "folding" clothes with mommy. It's a lost cause actually. I've started giving her a basket of unfolded clothes as a diversion when I need to do something else :)
*Loves being outside and playing with her new toys!!
*Is officially a daycare baby...starting Monday, really.
*Her first "word" was doggy, and just this week said "nana" when referring to a banana.

Today is my last day as a Stay At Home Mom. It's bittersweet, actually. I return to work on Monday, and I'm looking forward to it. It's going to be hard, but all good things must come to an end. It's been a great 13 months home with Remi! She went to her new daycare this week - Monday & Wednesday - and she seems to like it so far. We know it will be good for her. We look forward to seeing the changes ahead. Pray for us next week as we will be making a HUGE transition, but something we are all looking forward to! :)