Jenna's First Year

In honor of our little girl's first birthday, we wanted to share Jenna's "first" year with our family and friends. Thank you to everyone for making our little girl's first birthday so special.

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One week to go..........

Well, it has been a year filled with so much joy and excitement for Ken and I. Next Sunday our little girl turns one year old. Everyone told us "savor every moment because it goes by fast." Well, that could not be a more true statement. Despite the distance b/w us and family/friends, we have been so fortunate for all the love and support we have received being in Honduras. We were also fortunate to come home 3 times so everyone could meet Jenna.

Speaking of trips, Jenna and I arrived back in Honduras a week ago. We spent about two months in Destin and Ken was with us for about 4 weeks during that time. Our two months was filled with seeing family and friends. The main reason I stayed so long was to be with my best friend, Lauren, who went through an extremely difficult pregnancy. I thank God for the 40 minutes Lauren and her sweet husband, Greg had with their son, Jonathan who died of Trisomy 13. And, I am also thankful I could be there for her. Greg and Lauren amaze us with their strong faith which is what got them through this and God could not have given Jonathan more perfect parents. For those of you reading this and do not know about Jonathan's story please visit: www.Jonathansbabyjournal.blogspot.com.

We attended two retirement ceremonies (one at Hurlburt, the other at Moody), attended the SouthCom Commander's Conference in Miami. After the conference, Ken and I were also able to getaway for 3 days to go to Disney - we had a blast! Thanks mom and dad for watching Jenna so we could have some time to our selves. Also, my brother in law and his family came down for a weekend to visit us. And, most importantly, Ken and I decided to celebrate Jenna's 1st birthday early so our family and friends could be a part of it.

As for Jenna she is crawling!!!!!! She started back in Fl while staying with my parents. Ken and I were in Miami at the time and we were sad that we did not get to see it first, but I am glad my parents got to share that with Jenna. Just recently, Jenna has learned to crawl over one step that goes from the tv area up to the dining area - SCARY!!!!!! Our house in Honduras is not child proof at all and the whole house has tile. So we have to watch Jenna like a hawk. Needless to say falling and hitting the head on the floor has already begun.

As far as words go, Jenna says ma ma and da da frequently. Knows how to wave hi and bye bye. Some words she has picked up - doggie, duck and water. Jenna absolutely loves books. Throughout the day and especially at bedtime we read and Jenna really enjoys it. Her favorite toy is a Fisher Price doll house she received from Grandma and Grandpa. It makes a lot of noise so that is probably why.

Jenna continues to travel well and is very easy going. However, she is not without her moments. For instance, there are times she absolutely does not want to be strapped down in her car seat and will arch her body and keep it completely straight. It is funny what you have to do as a parent to coax her to seat down :)

We absolutely adore Jenna and she truly is life's greatest gift. She amazes us everyday by all that she is learning. We are looking forward to our daughter turning the big #1 in one week. Here are some photos of us during our time home.

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