"Reach high for Stars lie hidden in your soul...."

It was one year ago that our little star came to us. Her arrival was no smooth event and we sure had to reach for high into the heavens to find her. But she came. And now she is 1 year old, in a blink of an eye. We've had a fabulous weekend celebrating too. Party in the park on her birthday, with fabulous friends, fabulous weather and fabulous fun. Esta arrived home looking like she'd just straggled home (quoting MM) "from a B&S ball". Party frock completely filthy, no shoes, wobbly stance and a huge exhausted grin.
The next day we went to the Zoo, a family tradition. Esta was enthralled by the animals, especially the big camels, enjoyed patting a very soft Alpaca, and cuddled a little baby chick. Another happy but exhausting day, quoting India now "That was a really really great day at the zoo".

And what has this new age milestone brought with it?
*Climbing *groan*. Suddenly her little legs are that much stronger that she can actually climb all the things she's been trying to.
*Mama...it's back again. Calling to Mama. It disappeared for awhile there but now she walks around the house calling for me and gives me a huge baby cuddle when she finds me (patting on the back and all).
*Jokes...sneaky peek-a-boos around the doorways, blowing raspberries on any piece of skin she can find. Following in big sister's steps after all.
*Speed. Running away from mum and dad, which apparently is very funny, especially when she has some toxic/dangerous/gross item in her hand preparing for a shove into the mouth.

Quote in title from Paula Vaull Starr. I think. If anyone can verify that please let me know.
Photos to follow soon.