Zoo

You can't tell in this picture, but the post we are standing next to says "Adopt a wild child" I thought it was fitting even though that's not the actual meaning. We went to the Albuquerque Zoo today and spent about 4.5 hours there! We walked all over and saw so many animals. Naomi really enjoyed seeing all the animals. She followed their movements well and pointed after them. She was sure that the big cats were just like out little Demi at home and even called them "kitty".
We even rode the train around the zoo. Naomi enjoyed it at first, but was then put to sleep by the vibrations, it was actually nice because I'm not sure she would have taken a nap otherwise.
And I must say thank you to Jojo and Erica (children of coworkers)! It would have been a much more difficult and tiring day without their help...thanks girls!

Naomi's First Birthday!Naomi celebrated her first birthday! We had so many family and friends over and I think everyone had a pretty good time. Naomi has done so much over the last year (as all children do). She now walks expertly and really wants to run. She eats mostly by herself and has perfected drinking from a sippy cup. She is starting to talk and she certainly understands us. We are both amazed by the personality she is developing, she really shows her intelligence and sense of humor.
She is also so independent, she wants to do everything by herself, but gets frustrated when she can't do something. Luckily she learns quickly, so that those things that where once difficult and frustrating become a new mastered skill.