Elloise came over to investigate when I was watering the plants.

She LOVED playing in the hose! She didn't even mind that it was icy cold!

Elloise loves going outside to play!

If you say the word hat or shoes to her, you'd better be ready to go!

Elloise and I enjoyed a beautiful weekend at Moose Lake with Gpa & Gma Houdek!

Lulu loved her time at the lake!

Elloise just had her 1 year check-up.

She is in the 20th percentile for her height...

the 25th percentile for her weight...

and the 95th percentile for her head size!

Woohoo Elloise! We knew you'd be brainy!

And has there ever been a cuter head in all of history?

Here are a few more shots of Elloise enjoying the springtime

and celebrating on her actual birthday!

One of these days, Lulu will have enough hair to cover her head...but that won't stop her from sporting all kinds of lovely headwear!

She didn't know what to make of the cake, but she gave it a good try.

And she's become a pro at opening gifts!

I'd have to say birthday #1 was a big success!

Elloise had a fun time at the zoo for her birthday party!