Cora is One!!

It is hard to believe that my sweet little baby girl is already one! 

 Her birthday was Saturday, but we were out of town so I am just getting this posted. Cora is such an amazing little girl She has such a happy personality she just lights up the room. She is so friendly and will walk right up to any stranger that smiles at her and let's most anyone hold her. She is a total people person. She is walking and running everywhere and seems so grown up now. Just in the last few weeks she is starting to get  more determined and will let you know when she wants something. She has the most strikingly beautiful eyes, honestly people comment on them all day long. She has two bottom teeth and one on top with 3 more top ones really close to cutting through. She adores Little Hema and Vela and loves to be right by them trying to do whatever they are doing. She gets so excited very time her dad walks through the door too, but is for sure a mommy's girl. I am thoroughly enjoying it because she is the first of my kids to prefer me over Hema. She says a few words: dada, hi, and occasionally momma and of course speaks her own little language all the time. She is a fabulous sleeper and great eater. She is an absolute joy to have in our family and we are so very grateful for her!

On Saturday (Cora's big day) we drove from San Diego to St George and after being in the car for that many hours, the kids were ready to play. We swam for several hours at the hotel and then ate dinner at Brick Oven. 

Cora had pasta which she loves and then a giant cookie (shown below). 

Which she broke into tiny pieces and threw on the floor without taking a single bite of it. 

Check out the mischievous face! 

Then yesterday when we were back in town we had her birthday party. It was over at the park and we had a bbq and pinata. It was our families and a few close friends and of course Cora's birth families. 

Cora was ready for fun!

Singing Happy Birthday to her. 

She loved the chocolate cake!

Taking a hit at the pinata. 

Cora with Krychele.

Cora and Uziel.

She got spoiled with all the presents. Adorable clothes, toys, books, balls and an adorable little car that she can ride around in while you push her. She spent several hours in it today, but I forgot to take a picture. Thanks so much to everyone who came out to support our little princess and for all the presents. Special thanks and love to her birthparents! She has changed our family for the better over the last year and we love her so very much!