Kate is ONE!!

Eating my cupcake at the "Party of Five."

Sitting on my daddy's lap at Pizza Gourmet. I can't believe we are already one!

I have a feeling I will be lifelong friends with the "Party of Five," just like all of my mommy's friends.

Exchanging presents with my friends.

Colin, Johnny, me, Kendall and Meyer.

My chefs hat and apron to wear in my play kitchen. Don't I look dapper?

Birthday girl

Sweetie P's (Aunt Wendy) made me this darling cake. The first use of the "You Are Special Today" plate.

My birthday dinner with Grandma Shearer, Cousin Amber, Uncle Aaron, Mommy, Grandma Kaye, Grandpa Bob, Aunt Brenda, Damon, Addison, Great Grandpa Tinkham and Daddy.

I'm the birthday girl! Aunt Brenda gave me this silly hat.

Visiting Great Grandma Wane on my special day.

Touchdown!! Celebrating my birthday with Livi and McKenna.

I made a mess!

How many friends can we fit in a pool?!

John and Kate's birthday party.

My first taste of cake.

Hanging with John and Sam at our birthday party.I think I like this cake. Perhaps I will ask my parents to have multiple first birthday parties? Is four too many?!

I Heart Summer!

Fun at the pool with Uncle Brandon.

Uncle Brandon feeding me lunch.

Daddy, Uncle Eric, Johnny and I at Sunset on a Friday night.

Kendall and I shared a delightful lunch--Cheerios.

Meyer gave me the best hug at the pool.

Mother Earth reading to Johnny, Hadley and I.

TOUCHDOWN! My Daddy is obsessed with talking about Nebraska joining the Big Ten.

The future Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Seger.

I loved playing in Kendall's new, stunning home.
I think we will have lots of sleepovers at her house in the future!

School's Out for Summer

My first swim at Sunset Pool, I am a fish in the water!

Kicking like crazy with Daddy in the baby pool.

I have a feeling my mom and I will be at the pool a great deal this summer.

Moving day at Grandpa Bob and Grandma Kaye's new, gorgeous home. My poor Grandma Kaye hurt her knee very bad when she was moving.

Dancing with Millie at Emily and Kyle's wedding.

Dancing with Mom at the O'Connor wedding.

Hanging out with Daddy and his mustache he is growing for Nebraska Children's Home Society. The mustache is pretty embarassing, but it is for a good cause.

Rick, Millie, me and Dad at the O'Connor wedding reception. Millie is quite the entertainer.

The baby whisperer, Cousin-in-law Kourtney!

I'm 10 months old!

We attended my mom's 2-hour graduation in Crete. Daddy, Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Brenda kept me entertained for the rainy, outdoor ceremony.

Team Heart of a Husker at the Heart Walk. We raised over $1400 in honor of Damon.

An impromptu BBQ at the Hite's house.

Anxiously awaiting the results of Damon's heart surgery. I wish Uncle Doug was visiting for a different reason.

I can't believe Damon's surgery was nearly 13 hours long. I am so glad Guy Smiley is doing well!

Busy Weekend

My mom and I drove all over town delivering May Day baskets. My mom had so much fun with this tradition as a child.

I was a little fish in Jonathan's pool!

I had a pool party with Jonathan and Meyer!

My mom and I hung out with Damon while the rest of the family went to mass in Damon's honor.

Damon and I had a lot of fun. He is so strong, I know his heart surgery will go well this week. We have been praying for him.

Dr. Gage, Emily, Wrigley, my mom and I at the Old Market Farmer's Market.

Visiting with Great Aunt Diane and Great Grandma Wane at the Varsity, our regular Thursday dining establishment. I had a wonderful five days staying with Grandma Kaye and Grandpa Bob while my mom and dad were in Mexico celebrating my Dad's award.

Playing with my friend, Kendall. We had another delicious dinner with the Richards, Leaches, Lindsay, Eric and Emily.
I was exhausted watching everyone play charades at the Richards'.
The MS Walk with some of my mom's students.
Meeting Mason Skradski, 11 months, for the first time. He looks like he is going to walk soon.
Hanging out with Shannon and Wendy for a "family" dinner. I was still a little tired from their Welcome Home T-Fitch BBQ the night before. There was a lot of laughter on Sunday night.
I love T-Fitch's new stickers on his car. He! He! He!

Spring Break

Going to the zoo with Addison and Uncle Aaron.

We went to the zoo a couple of days later with Will Freeland, Meyer Feinstein and Livi Ahern. My mom was very grumpy in Mexico because she deleted ALL her pictures from Setember '09 to April '10. This was the only picture she had from our zoo trip.

Hanging out with Jackson and Will at the Hite's house. I'm so excited to see Jackson's new home this summer.

Once again, here is the co-star of my blog, Jonathan Strovers. We had our 9-month pictures with Colleen and then grilled out together.

Hanging out with the Fitches at Stella's 2nd birthday party. I'm SO excited that T-Fitch and Wendy will be staying in Omaha (the greatest city in the world).

All my dear friends at Stells' 2nd birthday party: Will, McKenna, Alivia, me, Stella and Jackson.