Caitlin is one

The first birthday is always a major milestone and what a journey it has been.  Thank God for His goodness, and for giving Richard and I wisdom, strength and patience in bringing you up. You have been such a blessing and have enriched our lives with a different experience of bringing up a girl.  Having 2 kids is more than double the joy (and work too ;)) but so worth it.

First family selfie

Your koko had been telling everybody that you'll be one from about a month before your birthday.  He chose both cakes (the one for our private celebration, and for your party).  He was very sweet, saying that he will blow the candle out on your behalf as it is too dangerous for you, and you didn't know how to blow yet.  He also helped with planning the party and making the invite list as he wanted all his friends to be there.  Well, it was like his party as all our friends were parents of his friends :)

Thank God for the great weather, we had a great party!!  Thanks to my sisters and Justin and friends who all made the celebrations so special.  Wish SW and the grandparents were here too.  We partied from noon till after dinner :)  The slight unfortunate thing was that you were ill and was really clingy and moody the whole day.  All you wanted to do was to probably rest/sleep but instead was constantly asked to smile and entertain everybody.  Poor you.

Like your koko says, 'Caitlin is one, she's no longer a baby anymore'.  You really are growing to be a little determined princess who knows exactly what you want :)  You understand commands like no, sit, give, come, bye-bye, flying kiss, but may chose to just ignore.  You also know the actions to the songs 'wind the bobbin', 'row row row your boat', 'wheels on the bus', 'twinkle twinkle' and can brush your teeth and just started to take a few steps with the walker.  It is really fun seeing you and Isaac play, and Isaac having to 'give in' to you when you want something of his as you would just let out a loud cry :)  Wonder how long will it be before the real fights begin?  For now, I will let you both continue to amuse me.  Happy birthday my little queen!!