Growing up won't bring us down*

I wanted to do this yesterday, when it was actually Baby V's birthday, but, I failed. 

So, today you get a mini-slideshow of the cuteness that is my niece. 

One year ago, J and JP welcomed this amazingly precious baby into the family.  It was love at first sight (at least for me :-P).  And it's been amazing watching this little girl go from this newborn:

To this 4.5 month old (who plays the most adorable almost 900 year old Jedi knight ever):

To this not quite 6 month old:

To this approximately 9 month old (I can't remember when this picture was taken exactly):

To this amazing one year old (who acts more and more like her mom every day.  I'm pretty sure I have a bunch of pictures of J making this EXACT face). 

Happy Birthday Baby V.  I can't wait to see what the next year brings.  :-)

*The Maine