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Hi Sadie Bug.

Guess what? You're ONE!

I can hardly believe it. 

People always told me how fast time flies when you have kids, but I couldn't really comprehend what they meant until now. Let's just say it's bittersweet.

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. The craziness all started when we found out we're moving to Florida...how bizarre is that? What are the chances that we'd both serve missions there, and then move back a couple years later with our BABY?! Our SADIE! It still doesn't feel real. 

As sad as we are to leave our wonderful Texas friends, it's a great move for Daddy's job. Plus we found a great house! You'll have loads of room to run around. 

We move in 9 days. YIKES! It'll be our 4th move in 6 months. 

Right after we got the Florida news, your amazing great-grandfather passed away. He lived a beautiful, full life, but it was still hard to accept. You and I got a last-minute flight to Utah and made it to his funeral. It was a wonderful, tearful, spiritual experience.  

After that, we flew to California and met up with Dad for a very quick weekend trip to attend Alec and Courtney's wedding. It was amazing, but you were pretty grumpy from lack of sleep. (Sorry, sweetie)! 

We got back just in time to celebrate Daddy's birthday. We went on a family date to P.F.Chang's. You loved the lettuce wraps. But let's be honest. This is America. Who doesn't love those things?

The day after that our friends Dana and Aaron came out to visit. We had an awesome Thanksgiving with them, and we all loved spoiling you on your FIRST BIRTHDAY! You wouldn't even touch the cupcakes I made for you. Not surprised. 

This week, it's just been you and me. Dad's back in Florida for work. Your cuteness keeps interrupting packing, but trust me when I say, I don't mind at all. 

There are very few things in life I truly hate...in short: spiders, mosquitoes, sharks, garbanzo beans ...and packing. 

Five days after we get to Florida, we'll be flying to California for Christmas. 

[[I swear, you've been on about 25 flights in your 12 months of life. Thank goodness you're such a happy baby!]]

There's much more that's happened the last few weeks, but really, I just want to give you Sadie highlights---

Lately, when I'm sitting on the floor with you, you'll walk up to me, get super close to my face, and pull my hair over your head as if it's your own. Then you giggle, and peek up at me through your long blonde lashes.  

You can't get enough music in your life right now. Whenever you hear anything resembling dance tunes, you shake your little bum, bend your knees, and sway side to side. You're such a party.

You've been extra snuggly lately. I feel like you're really understanding that we're your Mommy and Daddy. I love that you love us.

Your hair's been growing; it's starting to curl the same way mine did when I was little. Wispy, curly, all over the place. The back is extra curly.

You're o b s e s s e d with goldfish. You'd be perfectly happy if that's all we fed you. Hours after lunch, you'll hunt down the rogue ones that made their way to the floor and quietly chomp. All the while, peeking over your shoulder to see if I see you. I do, Sadie, hahaha, I do.

You're a big fan of the green smoothies I've been making you lately. Unfortunately, you're absolutely TERRIFIED of the blender. I mean, purple face, DEEP frowny mouth, crocodile tears, screaming-at-the-top-of-your-lungs, SCARED. Poor girl. 

You've started "reading" to yourself. All throughout the day, you'll grab a book, walk around, fall on your bum, and turn the pages while your sweet little voice narrates your version of the story. It's probably my favorite thing to watch. You always have just loved reading books.

I could go on, but it seems you're ready for dinner. 

Also, packing awaits. Gross.

I love you.

xo//xo 

mommy

P.S. SADIE. IT TAKES ABOUT 4 DAYS TO THAW A TURKEY. DON'T FORGET.