Sunday, November 18, 2012

12 months!


Oh baby boy, I can hardly believe it's true - 12 months!  We've spent an entire year together, and what a year it has been!  I find myself trying so hard to remember those first few days/weeks together and it's all such a blur, I wish I could bottle up every moment with you and relive it all from time to time!  Every month brings new experiences!  You're growing and learning so much!  This past month has been no exception. Your little personality shines!  You are without question a stubborn little one, but you are also so full of happiness and laughter!!  Thank you for making me a mama.  These past 12 months have been the best of my life!    

Stats:
Length - 29 inches - 24th percentile 
Weight - 18 pounds 3 ounces - 2nd percentile
Head - 47 centimeters - 68th perdentile

Facts/Accomplishments:
Never sits still - always on the move!  Even in his sleep he kicks those legs around
Constantly dancing to the music - it's adorable!!
He turns and sits backwards in the shopping cart so he can watch everyone
When out in public he stares at everyone!
He gets so shy around other people
Will not stand on his own.  He pulls himself up, but when we try to stand/walk with him,
 he pulls his feet up in the air
Finally mastered clapping! -so darn cute!!
Drinks from a straw
Already had three colds this fall/water - boo!
Constantly trying to climb up everything
His favorite activity is making a mess by pulling things out of drawers, containers, baskets, cupboards, etc.!
He is what is referred to as a childhood breath holder - this past month he held his breath so long he turned blue and passed out.  Scariest moment of mama's life!!!
He gives the best hugs!  (of all the things he's ever done, this is right at the top of my favorites list!)

Likes:
Going outside and seeing the trees
Splashing in cups of water
Looking at and reaching for the lights
Looking at shadows
Playing catch/throwing the ball
Candy!
Head butting the puppies
Teething tablets - even when you aren't teething!
Sesame Street celebrity songs
Touching the iPad and/or kindle
Handing thing/giving things to people - such a good sharer!
Pulling hair - ouch!
Playing peek-a-boo
Giggling

Dislikes:
Getting his hair washed
Socks - constantly pulling them off
Hats - or really anything on his head
Coats - he refuses to wear it (between the socks, hats and coats it's going to be a long winter!)









Love you so much sweet boy!  

Friday, November 16, 2012

1st Birthday - A Monster Bash!



Ah!  It's official, my baby is 1!!  It honestly is a little surreal.  I didn't get nearly as emotional about it as I thought I would, but I think that's because I kept myself busy planning his party!  When he hit the nine month mark I started pinning ideas on pinterest and then decided I was crazy.  I was essentially planning a party for me and Pat.  Then as I mentioned in my previous post, an unexpected reason to travel to Boise arrived just at the right time to celebrate Dylan turning one, so I went into full party planning mode!  For about a month all of Dylan's nap times were spent with me trying to pull all my ideas together.  I am so not a party planner, so I needed to start early!!  There were multiple times I thought to myself  "why am I doing this, he's one, he doesn't care" but honestly I'm so glad I did it!  The first birthday was for me and family to celebrate Dylan and I loved how everything turned out (except for the fact Dylan had a cold and come to find out ear infection, poor little fella!  Despite not feeling well, he was pretty happy for the party!)  I love my little monster so much and feel like the luckiest mama ever!

The Decor and Treats













The Party People!





                     









Presents! Dylan got some seriously fun stuff!!

 





And what's a birthday without cake?!?  Actually, we totally could have had a cake free birthday as Dylan wanted nothing to do with it!!  Crazy kid!




                           

Happy 1st Birthday!
We love you birthday boy!!