watercolor

Here I am with the watercolor painting that Nonna painted for us. Nonna is an artistic genius. I had my one year doctors appointment today AND I have a cold. This hasn't been the greatest day. I had FIVE needles put in me at the doctors. I screamed the whole time, even though the nurse was singing songs trying to make the experience fun. Mom almost cried :-(. I am 25 pounds and 32 inches tall. I am in the 70% for weight and 95% for height. I am a healthy little boy!

hairclip

On the way to the airport Nonna and I played a hilarious hairclip game in the back seat.

Dan Zanes

On Sunday morning Mom, Nonna and I went to see Dan Zanes in Chicago. It was TONS of fun.....except that I wanted to crawl all over the dirty floor. I liked it so much that I got the DVD so that I can watch the show at home.

car

Nonna helped me play with my new car.

question

On Saturday morning Nonni, who now wants to be called Nonna, took me for a wagon ride. Nonna, I have a question! Why do you keep changing your name?

Meghan

This is Cousin Meghan and me after the birthday party. Mom thought it would be a fun idea for me to try on my Halloween costume for Meghan. We are SO HAPPY that Meghan came to visit us!!

relax

This is Gracie at my birthday party. I could use some lessons on relaxation from Gracie.

birthday outfit

Today was my birthday party. Mom tried to take a picture of me in my birthday outfit but I would not stay still.

Nonni!

Nonni arrived today and brought me this cute red outfit for my birthday. I'm playing with my new Weemote from Uncle Jake, Aunt Amy and Cousin Nora. This is the COOLEST present!

one

I'm just not sure what to think of all this :-)

fry

We went out for dinner for my birthday. I was allowed to eat a whole fry at once, but only because it was my birthday. Tomorrow will be different!

first present

Here I am opening up my first birthday present of my first birthday!

last bottle

Here I am having the last bottle before I turn ONE. Very significant.

toy

I really like this toy. Can you believe I'm going to be ONE next week!!

bed

Dad and I read a book before bed tonight.

cute

I looked so cute after I got up from my morning nap today. What a great day!

chex mix

I went to hear Ralph's World play today. I spent most of the time thoroughly searching the picnic blanket for every last piece of chex mix so that I could put it all in my mouth. Sometimes I got a little grass in there too. Dad kept putting his finger in my mouth to see what was in there.

neighbors

Today I played a cafe game with my neighbors, even though most of them are older than I am. I'm getting so old, Mom and Dad can't believe it. I'm turning into a REAL kid.

bangs

I got my bangs cut today. I can see better now.

apple picking

We went apple picking today. I don't really like the taste of apples, but I liked crawling under the apple trees and touching the rotten mushy apples.