My baby turns one today and officially becomes a toddler.

She went from this…

To this…

In just twelve short months.
Since you turn one only once in your life, we are going to celebrate in style. We had a party with my parents last Sunday, we are having a little family do today, and another big party with my in-laws next Saturday. Oh and we went to a prehistory theme park (more for Nicco’s benefit than for Caterina, really) where we saw this:

Caterina really enjoyed the first of her birthday celebrations (though she was a bit baffled by the cake at first).

Nicco and I have baked the only cakes she can eat (yogurt cake on Sunday and lemon cake today) and I have made her a little banner (and a book which, however, is still work in progress). Nicco also decorated a bodysuit for her with fabric markers.
Sadly, though, I have to admit that her favourite present is most definitely not hand-made—it’s a Disney princess ride-on. What sort of daughter am I raising?!?

P.S.: this reminds me that 1. I have to order some charms from Alpha Stamps and 2. I have to email Joy at Cupid’s Charm about a present I’d like to buy from her. I am telling you all about it so you’ll hold me accountable and I’ll actually do it rather than just put it on my mental to do list.