Friday, June 28, 2013

Our BIG One-Year-Old!!!





Happy Birthday to my big 1-year-old!!! One year ago today, this little boy made me a "mommy." What an exciting/rewarding/fun new role this has been. I still cannot believe how quickly this past year has flown by!! Speaking of flying by, we now have a mobile little boy on our hands as of a few weeks ago! And our world has been changed forever!! Andrew has been eager to "walk" with the help of an adult's fingers for weeks now but wasn't interested in crawling what-so-ever. He is now crawling all over the house while mommy and daddy are quickly baby-proofing cabinets, stairs and toilets! It is so much fun to watch him independently crawl over to the toy he is wanting or pull up on the window seal to wave to the passing cars. In addition to crawling, Daddy has also taught Andrew how to "walk" with his walking toy, steering and controlling the speed all on his own. He is everywhere with that toy!! I will be sitting at the table reading or working on the computer and see Andrew fly by me on his walking toy. Mommy or Daddy have to be close by since he still hasn't figured out how to fall gracefully. It sure is cute to watch him learn this new sense of freedom!!

In addition to his new mobility, Andrew has learned how to play peek-a-boo and give high-fives. He loves to babble all the time, but has still not said a complete word. When he wants something, he usually says "mama-mama" and he can mimic "da-da" but doesn't know exactly who "mama" and "dada" really are.  He is still working with 7 teeth and continues to eat like a champ. His favorite food these days is blueberries, but loves just about any fruit you give him. This past month he has been introduced to yogurt, cheese and turkey dogs- all of which he has loved! He would much rather eat his fruit before his vegetables so we have to start with his vegetables at every meal. Andrew continues to love Mickey Mouse Clubhouse in addition to Baby Einstein. His favorite toys include trucks, balls, his small "computer", walking toy, trains and his new cozy coupe. He continues to love his blue blanky! We have weened him off of having a paci during the day except for naps and bedtime the past few months. Our goal is to be paci free within the next month!

Recently, I have had a flood of emotions hit me watching him grow up before my eyes so quickly. I have had multiple meltdowns watching him learn to be more independent and less dependent on me. (being pregnant through all of this sure doesn't help!) However, though the tears, I are so grateful Andrew continues to hit these milestones and develop with his peers. We are so thankful for our precious 1-year-old!!
 Big Birthday Boy!

 Loving his Cozy Coupe!!

 Andrew is such a great shopping buddy!! 

 Our happy boy!

 Andrew has learned how to pull up on cabinets, while opening and closing them time and time again!

 He sure loves the pool!!

 Hey mommy!!
 First Carousel Ride at the zoo!

 First Father's Day!! We love Daddy so much!!

 This boy is so happy in his carseat!!

 A new skill of the month!

 Saying hello to the passing cars!

 Helping mommy with laundry while talking to it!

 What our life consist of now!

 Like Daddy like son!

 Peek-a-boo time!

 Andrew playing in the "Tiny Town" at the Murfreesboro Discovery Center.

 Finding a toy he can pull up on!

 Playing with one of his new trucks from his birthday!

 Ready for church!!

 Just chillin!

 Clark and Andrew supporting Nenna and Papa at the Tusculum Talent Show!

Perfect picture to end on... Better go find what he is up to now!

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Happy Birthday Andrew!!!

Happy First Birthday Andrew!! We were able to celebrate Andrew's birthday today, a few days early of his actual birthday (June 28th). I had such a fun time preparing for this day! Andrew's nap time turned into my craft time for a few weeks now. I loved getting out all of my teaching supplies and making the fun decorations for the party. Pinterest quickly became my best friend!! We had a great day celebrating with a "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" theme! It was so sweet to have  many of our family and friends with us that have played a special part in Andrew's first year!

  
Front door decor!

 Look who is turning 1!!

 Entry way

 Guest sign in!

 Party favors

 The Very Hungry Caterpillar! (Thanks to Mom and Meme for your help!)

 Our little man has grown so much!

 Food Table

 Drink Station

 There's our happy birthday boy!





 Birthday fun with our family!


 Someone loved having balloons on his seat!

 Did someone say time to eat?!

 Yum yum!

 Time to open some presents!

 We weren't too thrilled with all the attention, so daddy came to help open presents!

 Back to walking time... all better now! :)



 First set of wheels form Gran and Papa!

 Hehe!! I just love this one!!

 And he's off!!

 Cake time!! (aka breaking point!)

Not too sure I'm liking everyone singing and watching me!!

 No mom! I don't like this!!

 Where are my fruits and vegetables?!

 Mom, please take me out of here!!

And we're done!

The next few pictures are a sneak peak of his one year pictures made by Aaron Sain. These were ones made just for this special day! More pictures to come!



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