Jesus Birthday Party

Today we went to a Baby Jesus Birthday Party. It was so much fun. We played pin the hay on the manger, made a craft, had a cookie devotional, and ate cake. There might have even been a bit of princess dress up at the end. Here are some pictures of our fun.

Maddie waiting in line for pin the hay on the manger.

 

Will hung out in the playroom with his best buddy Payton (just a week younger). He had a great time crawling, walking, and playing with all the toys. George (Payton’s daddy was in charge of the little guys.)

Will did have to squeeze in a little office work during the party.

The girls were super excited about the cake!

Can you believe Becky Cole made this cake! I think she could have a second job! It was a super fun time and great way to put the focus back on the true meaning of Christmas.

Happy Birthday to you!

Santa 2011

Madeline was very excited to tell Santa all about the princess things she wanted. I think Will is just getting Coal in his stocking. A little different from last years picture.

Merry Christmas!

Baby Steps

Look who is loving his push cart! I think we might have a walker by Christmas.

One Year Old Check-up

We were finally able to get Will in for his 1 year

Well Baby Visit with Dr. Doyle.

Here is our Little Man’s stats…

27.11 pounds

20 inch head circumference

31 inches tall (but he was really squirmy for that so we aren’t too sure about the accuracy of that number)

The bottom line… HE IS HUGE! He is in the 100% and 98% or off the chart in all areas including cuteness. O.K. maybe the dr. didn’t say that part about the cuteness. But she did get a kick out him wanting her to hold him, hiding his eyes for patty cake, talking all about the baby in his book, and trying to kiss her face off. He wasn’t one bit shy!

We did have a bit of drama getting his blood drawn for his 1 year old iron level test. His arms were so chubby they couldn’t find a vein (after they dug around a bit). They finally did a finger prick. So he was not very happy with the ladies in the lab and then we followed that fun up with five shots! He is a super trooper and is doing great!

We love you Will and couldn’t imagine life without you. Thanks for making us laugh everyday! I still can’t believe you are 1.

Thanksgiving

Grandpa Ross and Grandma Jenna came to visit for Thanksgiving. We had a great time working on Will’s stair climbing skills, playing cards, eating, and even taking a trip to Costco. Here are a few pictures of our time together. What a nice relaxing holiday!

Thanksgiving yumminess! It did taste pretty good if I do say so myself.

I couldn’t get a holding still picture of Will once he sees his bottle. It is about to be sad times around here with the ending of bottles. But Grandpa and Grandma sure learned pretty quick how to get on Will’s good side.

This big smile is following a round of peek a boo.

A warm beautiful day at the park! Did you notice that it is impossible to get all 4 people smiling at the same time?

Thanks for coming to visit Grandpa and Grandma! Can’t wait to see you at Christmas. Maybe I’ll remember to take more pictures that time!

Still Birthdaying..

You know you are spoiled when your birthday carries on for WEEKS! Grandma Linda, Andy, and GG came to celebrate. We did our usual of eating, playing, and furniture moving. But on top of all that they helped us decorate for Christmas and hang our Christmas lights! What would have taken me 4 Will naptimes at least was done in just 1 and 1/2! Best Christmas present ever! Here are some pictures of the weekend.

Birthday present opening and playing!

He is really into giving big bear hugs!

Please read what is on the card game. I think it is exactly what Maddie wanted to say to Will.

Church day! Thank for coming to visit. See you guys at Christmas.

Happy Birthday William!

Today some of Will’s best friends came on over to celebrate. There was cake eating, toy playing, stair climbing, itsy bitsy spider singing, paddy cake learning, and the most fun Kleenex pull out game. Here are a few pictures of our adventure.

Look at these handsome boys! Cooper, Payton, Will, and Tru!

Payton loved to feed Will a little more cake! Thank you Sunday School Buddy!

He was not afraid to jump right into his cupcake. He ate it so fast!

Then it was time for a little Klennex pull out. It was so cute when they finally realized they weren’t going to get in trouble.

Cooper was very focused on his pulling.

Once Tru got the hang of it WATCH OUT!

Payton liked the hairbrush a little bit better!

It is fun to play peek a boo with the Kleenex.

Mother and Son picture (plus Maddie Grace).

Molly, Amelia, and Maddie Grace. The girls had so much fun playing fairy dress up. They even got to decorate their own cakes and have a tea party.

What a fun morning! Thank you guys for coming to celebrate. Be watching for the family party this weekend.