The LaBrue Crew

Okay, everyone clap...I finally figured out how to once again upload pictures on our blog...successfully! Alexa is officially one year old as of yesterday! She's walking great and even almost half running! She's even started to say a few words like "ball" and today I got her to say "Thank You", granted it wasn't perfectly clear but I still think my kid is a genius!
We had a blast at her first birthday party here at our house last Sunday. I def. went overboard for a Sesame Street first birthday party that she'll never remember but it was still fun had by all. My oh so sweet family traveled from far and wide to spend the weekend with us and attend her birthday party! It was crazy but it was fun! I can't believe how big my neices and nephew have gotten!
It was a big day for Kyle and I because we took her last and final scoop of formula! Yayyy! That stuff is worth it's weight in gold but now we've made the switch to whole milk!
Alexa's personality is shining through more and more! She automatically goes to whatever she's not supposed to at all possible chances! She loves giving kisses and loves, especially to her stuffed animals. She's a very loving and happy baby and loves to be the center of attention! And just like her daddy she knows how to work the crowd!
So we celebrated her birthday early because it was actually on a Wed. I tried to make it special as we drove down to Springfield for our family pictures at Portrait Innovations! I don't think she even knew anything was different...except she did get to turn her car seat around and go forward facing! She didn't know quite what to think she just kept starring at Kyle and I and the road ahead of her like something wasn't right. I also didn't make her do anything on her birthday that she didn't want to...that means no brushing her total of 5 teeth and no vitamins that morning! But then I kicked myself in the butt the next day because apparantley she thought that it was her new routine! Oh well!
I am anxiously awaiting Saturday because my swee husband got 4 box seat tickets to the Rob Thomas concert in St. Louis. Granted it's on Halloween night but Alexa needs some Grandma time anyway :) I also have the pleasure of my big sis Shannon and my good friend Jill and my husband to share the joy of the concert with! Don't worry we're changing Halloween to Friday night (because we're just that cool) so we can still dress up our babies like furry little mammals and parade them around to show them off...which is what it truly is because Alexa & Addison can't even eat candy!

So I understand this is a long post but I did have a lot to catch up on so surely you guys can understand...and hey I'll never know if you skipped through everything just to see the pictures!...unless you have a guilty conscious!

Here are some of the many family pictures we had taken yesterday...