Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Happy First Birthday, Calvin!

So, we're now the proud parents of a one year old. The first year has been awesome and we look forward to all the birthdays to come. Some things about Cal right now are:
1. He is walking. He still chooses to crawl sometimes but is making the choice to walk more and more, especially in the past couple of days.
2. He loves clapping his hands. We clap our hands all the time just to get him to follow suit.
3. He is quite the eater. The first birthday dinner included green beans, hot dog, macaroni and cheese, and a piece of french fry. He gobbled everything down and followed it up with 8 ounces of formula. Wow! One of his favorite foods right now is apple slices, which he eats using his feeder.
4. He "talks" to us all the time, including big gestures. Whatever he is saying sure is interesting, I guess! He can say a few words - mama, dada, bye-bye, dog but doesn't say them consistently.
5. He seems to like books and being read to. He has a book that is plastic for bath time and the picture of the cow in there just cracks him up.
6. Speaking of baths, he loves them these days and would probably stay in there for hours if we let him.
7. He's got a one year check-up coming up on Monday so I'll update with stats then but last week he went in for an ear infection and weighed in at 19 pounds, 12 ounces.
There are a million more things I could list but I'll stop there for now. Enjoy the pics of our big Little Man.
Look what my Bethie got me for my birthday! Cool, huh?
Hmmm. . .let's put this one over here.
Super excited about his birthday stroll
Settled down
Dad has this bright idea that I need to experience leaves because we don't have anything but puny trees in our yard. I'm not so sure.
OK, I guess I could touch them.
OK, whatever, let's go.
Birthday fun!


Isn't Daddy so funny?


My serious one year old pose
Playing (the balloon in the background is from Mommy's class - nice, huh?)

What's in here?
Makes a good hat, too

Watch out for crazy sock monster boy
Walking
Clapping
More walking
Birthday dinner - green beans - yum!
More birthday dinner

A little piece of french fry? Don't mind if I do!
My birthday presents from mom and dad
Adoption runs in the family. Mom and Dad adopted me and now I adopted my own little baby.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Berne Weekend

This past weekend, we headed up to Berne for a little family time. The good times included a cookout, pumpkin carving, a bonfire, and more.
Having fun in the backyard swing
Look at my lovely long hair blow in the breeze!
Playing with cousin Grant



Bonfire time
Just hanging out with the fam in the backyard


Look at my feet - aren't they funny?
Well, hello Grandpa Fox!

Fox men


Grandma Milly gave me this

Recycled Fashion

An old shirt from Uncle Josh paired with new pants - a great look!

Pajamas With Feet Are SOOOOOOOO Cute