Happy First Birthday Daniella!!

In the beginning 

Kisses for baby! So ready to be a big brother.

On the way to the hospital 

Hours old and first Mommy and daughter photo 

Proud Daddy watching over me

Big brother Joshua meeting his baby sister for the first time 

So small! 

Morning snuggles in the first few days at home

Snuggles in the big bed. Love how these two watched each other in the first weeks.

First girlie outfit! 

Cuddles with Dad

Being a few days old is hard work!

Joshie loves his little sister and often kisses her,

and holds her hand.

I'm a tummy sleeper with my limbs tucked in like a little froggie. 

First bath! Big brother helping.

With my Ouma Finnemore

First photo together as a family of 4! About 6 weeks old.

First almost smile!

First real smile and giggles.

First dress!

Rocking that tummy time and what's going on look

Snuggles with Mom

The girls!

Aunty Bron's visit in Feb (about 4 months old).

My new trick, sticking my tongue out like a lizard!

Nap time in the library with my Aunty Bron.

That little grippy hand!

Fun in the park!

Growing and pretty in pink at around 6 months

Ready for a night out with Mom

Cuddles with Mom

Easter bunny!

Nap time with Dad

Easter Sunday and celebrating Mom's Birthday

Meeting Grandpa Blake on holiday in South Africa

And Uncle Daggle and Aunty Claudia

In SA Dani started rocking on all fours and showing intentions to start crawling. Just after they returned to London she was properly crawling (7 months). 

My first meat: biltong! 

Meeting Granny Blake

Lunch time with Granny

Back in London, recovering from holidays is hard work! 

Morning time mischief 

Quality time with Dad

Park time with Dad 

Making eyes at those stairs,

and making moves on them soon after.

Playground fun with my big brother. 

Joshie loves being with her and is (usually) so patient with her. On this day he asked Michelle to put Dani with him. 

First swing!

Investigating the spring flowers

Standing while supported!

When you need to nap, you need to nap

Playground fun

Sitting so nicely 

Playing on the tractor with my big brother 

Splash pool fun! 

First visit to the beach!

Life in the fast lane.

Rocking my walker at 9 months.

Sibling love

Park time!

Dani looks so much like Michelle at this age, so beautiful, happy and smiley.

The best place to find snacks, Mom's bag!

Dani loves plopping down on pillows.

Standing on my own at 9 months! 

My big brother loves me, 

but sometimes he needs to escape from my best loving intentions

Sharing is caring

I love swimming! 

And sharing my cheerios. 

I also love throwing them on the floor and then eating them one by one later.

A quick re-charge on the go with my favourite monkey George.

And my hair is finally growing!

First pair of shoes! 

I love spaghetti! And climbing out of my high chair.

Story time with Mom

Rocking the model pose.

First beach holiday in Cornwall last week.

I loved splashing in the shallow pools! 

One week short of a year and as cute and full of personality as can be.

Happy happy first birthday Dani!! 

Wishing you the happiest day filled with family, friends, laughter, fun, and cake! 

We love watching you grow and can't wait to see what you get up to in your second year. 

Roll on December for lots more cuddles and nap times together. 

We love you miss muffet! 

May God keep you and pour his richest blessing on you.

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

The beautiful happy couple.

Congrats on surviving the first year as a family of four! 

You guys are such a beautiful family and manage everything that life with two smalls is with grace and a smile. Thank you for being a great example of what family should look like.

Have a great day celebrating! 

We can't wait for December =)