Jillian had a great first birthday party! She was lucky enough to have a birthday party with each side of the family so she got to celebrate twice, even have birthday cake twice! This was her first time having cake and frosting but boy did she dig in like it's something she has every day. She didn't even bat an eye! Here are a few pictures from the celebrations:
Jillian had a smash cake but everyone else had cupcakes.
Cousin Leah showing Jillian how birthday parties are done!
Jillian with the Hovey girls: Alyssa, Kailey, and Brittney
" Someday I want to brush my teeth just like Daddy..."
"I love watching the neighbor's kitties outside!"
Jillian often waits with Grandpa by the window when it's close to the time Mommy should be home from work. Jillian just lights up when she sees Mommy...and Mommy lights up too! :)
Jillian LOVES "helping" with laundry. She can say "socks" and likes to always go for those first.
I feel like this is a shot a 16-year-old would have by their first car. Jillian is so proud of her lion walker and is constantly wanting to walk with it. 
