Our Sweet Juliet

Sweet, sweet Juliet,

You have been such a joy to have in our home. We are so grateful every day that we have you. I had mema take your 1 year pictures when we were in Arizona for Christmas break. It was so much fun. It took us all of 5 minutes because you are so sweet and love to smile for the Camera. I am so grateful she was able to capture who you really are in these pictures. You are a sweet, curious, joyful little thing. We all can't get enough of you. You have been a peaceful presence in our home since your arrival. Your big sister really adores you, more than you would like actually. Although the more and more mobile you get, the more you enjoy playing with her. You always wake up with a smile on your face. You are now 15 months old and you can say uh-oh and daddy. You are walking everywhere and it is the cutest thing ever. When you were first learning to walk you would get so frustrated every time you fell down. It was sad and cute at the same time. One of our absolutely favorite things about you is your big hugs and kisses. You love to hug and you will give us big hugs with both arms around our necks, or the sweetest little side hugs. The best part is that you give them willingly. We don't hardly ever have to ask for them. You give the biggest open mouthed kisses too. It is kind of gross, but so sweet that we don't mind. You have so much love to give, and we love that you are so affectionate with all of us. You get really excited about things. Like really, really excited. You make this really funny face and wave your arms around and sometimes scream. The best part is that it doesn't take much to get you excited. You show an insane amount of excitement for a bottle, or your favorite movie (which happens to be Frozen). Your happy attitude is very contagious. You have a great power over the tone in our home. You help to make me happy, and to help me enjoy my job. You are hardly every fussy. We've had about a month of fussiness from you lately and it has been very out of character. You are always happy. If you miss a nap, it doesn't matter. You're happy. I hope you always keep that joyful personality. You are starting to learn to pull hair and bite when necessary to get your sister off of you. But you love to hug her and be wherever she is. I love the two of you guys together. You are always laughing and squealing together. I can't wait until you start talking because your conversations are going to be the best. Seeing you walk around has made me realize that you aren't going to be my little baby forever. You love playing with little baby dolls and you love all the other babies in church. You have a very tender spirit. You will touch lives for the better and I'm so grateful that I get to be a part of your life. Thank you for teaching me to be kinder, sweeter and more positive about things. Thank you for teaching me even more about being happy. You are only 15 months old and already you have changed my life so much. I can't wait to learn more about you as you grow. Thank you for being apart of our family. You are the greatest Jules and we LOVE you!

Love, 

Mom, Dad and Abby