At first glance, she doesn't appear to enthused about the prospect of the walk.
But upon closer inspection...
Jamie was explaining to Mallory all the places she was going to take her on the walk.
After a brisk walk, Mallory needed to sit in the snowbank to cool off.
Mallory weighed in at 19 lbs, 7 oz at her 12 month appointment (20th percentile) and was 29 1/4 inches (50th percentile).
The other major development is that right before her birthday she took her first steps. She can get around slowly but surely via walking, and usually uses some combination of walking/crawling to get to her destination.
She has also made a few new friends over the last 12 months.
But of course Samson is still her best buddy.
It appears she wants to be like him when she grows up...
And the messier she started to get. 
Maybe the sugar started kicking in, but she sure seemed to like it.
It appears that Mallory is handling turning one better than her Mom and Dad.
Gnocchi and cake, quite the combination. Needless to say, she went up to the bathtub pretty quickly after this... 
Here is the before picture.
Mallory again was pretty dainty with the cake. She would take small pieces and bites of the frosting...
...but she didn't do nearly as much damage as we thought/hoped.
So far, pretty clean... 
Unfortunately before dinner there was her 12 month appointment at the doctor which included some nasty shots. She took a bit of a nap on the way home and worked up a little sweat in the process.
But after that she was refreshed and ready to eat some gnocchi.
Here she is asking Mom to serve it up quicker since Dad was being of no help whatsoever.
We were able to get most of it in her mouth, we think. 
Just like at Christmas, she was more intersted in playing with the ribbons on the packages. Here she is offering to share.
But she did try to open a couple of her own presents this time.
She even had time for a quick smile to the camera.
And what birthday would be complete without a ride in a computer box from Grandpa.
Here she is wondering why all these people are singing to her.
And now she is even more confused because there is something on fire right in front of her.
Mallory was a little hesitant initially to eat her carrot cake cupcake (homemade by Mom and Dad), but she eventually warmed up to it.
She certainly liked taking small bites of the frosting and licking it off her finger.
A couple more bites of cupcake, a quick photo with Mom and Dad, then it was off to bed. For Mallory at least, the party went on strong without her. Thanks to all those that were able to attend. 
Mallory really likes holding the spoon and yogurt carton all by herself.
As you can see, we may need a little more practice with the spoon.
Maybe it will be easier to drink it like a smoothie.
This is a little more like it, we have the right end of the spoon in her mouth at least.
Here she is, very proud of the mess that she made. 
1) Toys all over the floor (Mallory's and Samson's)
2) Mallory is dressed up in Gophers gear.
Dad is wondering if it is too early to submit her application to the Carlson School of Management.
Mallory and Dad are both looking forward to cheering on Tubby's Gophers during March Madness next month. Go Gophers! 
The hope was that she could push her bus around and it would help her learn to walk...
...but she was more interested in getting rides from Dad and...
...climbing all over the thing.
Here she is showing off her new ride to Samson.
While Mallory checks out some of the compartments, Samson seems concerned that this is just yet another toy that she will torture him with. 
We must pay extra attention to her now since she isn't content just sitting in the water and splashing around anymore.
But how can you argue with that face?
After getting all cleaned up, it is time to dry off with Mom and Dad. Dad is also trying to teach her some good dental hygiene.
While she just gets some good old fashioned cuddles from Mom.
Tell me this doesn't look like a futue tax consultant...
Luckily Nani Judie was there in the morning to help play man to man defense on the two little ones.
Mallory seemed to enjoy having another little one around the house. Uh oh.
She tought Addison the right way to sit in the swing...
and also the wrong way. This is Mallory showing off some of her surfing moves. Hawaii, here we come.
And of course Mallory wasn't shy in offering up the hugs and kisses.
