Thursday, October 7, 2010

1 whole year

When I found out I was pregnant with Finley...I cried alot...and not out of joy. I was terrified to have a baby in a foreign country. We had only been in Hong Kong for 6 months at that point. I could barely take care of myself and Graham. I couldn't imagine what or how I would do another baby. But like most (okay...all) things in my life God seems to know more than I do. Finley was just what I needed. She brought something to our family that was missing without her.
Happy Birthday Finley girl...I love you!

Finley Mei at 12 months:

*90th percentile in her height
* Can sign more, milk, all done, and eat.
*Wants to be everywhere in the middle of everything.
*So close to walking.
* LOVES to eat and prefers feeding herself.
*Loves when Graham wrestles with her and loves to chase him.
*Has 8 teeth.
* Will give a grin to anyone.
*Is a daddy's girl (She cries every time he leaves the room)
* Great little sleeper (bedtime at 7-7:30 and awake at 8-8:30, naps 2x a day 2 hours each)
*Crawls on one knee with one foot up to push her along.
*Loves her binky
*Rubs her ear to fall asleep.



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11 comments:

The Doughracle said...

She is the cutest little girl - happy birthday Finley! :)

a{Jo} said...

Happy birthday Finley!

Karissa said...

Can't believe it's been a year! Happy Birthday to one of the CUTEST little babies in China!

Cori said...

They grow up too fast Tara! I am glad we got to meet little Finley while you were here. She is beautiful! Trent keeps asking if we can plan a visit....not with children!:)

Alicia said...

Happy Birthday Finley doll! We love you. I love the pic of she and OJ. Miss you guys.

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday Cutie!!!

the Beck said...

Taralee, I read your blogs and am so impressed with you! What a blessing you are to Owen and your sweet children. Your positive attitude makes me want to move somewhere completely scary and foreign for an adventure (well, almost)! I hope it's okay that I blogstalk you.
Much love, Aunt Becky

Miki said...

So dang cute. Missing her (and all of you) like crazy! Happy Birthday Finey girl!

Camille said...

Tara! Your kids are so cute! Jim and I just got back from China, I would love to talk to you if you ever have a minute! Email me if you get a second!

Kelby Ellis said...

Sounds like you have a great kiddo. Wish I had such a good sleeper. Right now Liam is just doing one 45min nap. Ugg. Yay for going through hard things.

Dani said...

Happy Birthday Miss Finley! We love you!