Kate's New Sled

Nana got Kathryn a new sled for her birthday! Here we are trying it out before the Huge Snow storm is expected to hit us tomorrow!

Someone has a Sweet Tooth!

Kathryn loves her sweets!!! She really hasn't had much of anything sweet until this magic Month of December...she is a fan!!! We say anthing to fatten her up a bit!

Visit with Santa!

Our visit with Santa, went about as well as we expected! Kathryn loved Santa from the line was waving and smiling! Once it came time to sit on his lap... that was another story. So we have the typical 1 year old photo with Santa! Santa said he would still bring her lots of presents!

Maybe next year will be better!

Decorating the Christmas Tree!

Last year we didn't even put up our tree... we were a little busy having a baby! I forgot how much I love to see all our ornaments and decorations. Kathryn loved playing with all the tissue paper. She then helped Daddy put the angel on top. I'm still looking for an angel I love so for now this one has to do!!!

33 Weeks Pregnant with Patrick!

Christmas Lights & Candy Canes!

Just some cute pictures too cute not to share!

Christmas has a whole new meaning now that Kathryn is here!

Oh Christmas Tree

Well I think we picked the coldest night we have had so far this winter, to go get our Christmas tree. We bundled Kate up in her new snowsuit! (Thanks Auntie Kris) So she was toasty warm and headed to the local tree stand in search of the perfect tree!

Kathryn's 1st Birthday Party!

I have tears as I type out the title of this post! Can you beleive we are already celebrating our little miracle's first birthday! (Granted we are celebrating a bit early... so that her important day doesn't get lost in the craziness of Christmas) I will save my long sappy post for her actual birthday!

Kathryn's Birthday theme was a WinterONEderland! We even had a dusting of snow for her special day!

Kathryn was the star of the day...and loved being the center of attention. (I wonder where she gets that from ;)) She was in a great mood and loved making everyone laugh.

I'll now let the pictures speak for themeselves! There are a lot of pictures!

Time for mommy to pass the crown on!

The Murphy Family!
First taste...
The Beautiful Cake (Daddy made...yes he is multitalented!)
So Dainty! Such a Girl!
Starting to dig right in!
mmmm... this is yummy!

Ice Cream too!!!
This is sooooo good!
First cake now presents! This Rocks!
I love ribbons & ENVELOPES ARE MY FAVORITE!


A new purse...it's not Coach but it will do!

Playing with my littlest friend Kaylie!
What a great year its been!