Happy first birthday!

Here is Joshua on the morning of his first birthday, toothbrush and scrunchi in hand, and eating Kix at breakfast time :) What's that you say, Mommy? Is it really my birthday?

I am officially a year old--woo hoo!

We had Joshua's birthday party on Saturday night, and I don't think he really knew what to do! There were so many family members there and lots of food and talking and laughing, and I think it was a little overwhelming for him. When we turned off the kitchen light, sang "Happy Birthday," and brought him his cupcake with lit candle, he was more concerned than excited, as evidenced by the picture below:

He also wasn't too excited about the chocolate frosting:


But what he did enjoy was demolishing the cupcake and making quite a mess! (Notice David in the background with wet wipes)


Today we went in for Joshua's 12 month appointment. I was really surprised to find out that he's only weighing 19lbs 12oz (10%), especially since he was 19lbs at his 9 month appointment! The doctor said it is pretty common for their weight gain to slow, especially if they're really active (which this little monkey definitely is!). He's 30 inches long (55%), so he's definitely getting taller--I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is a sign that he'll take after his daddy in height and not his mommy!


Joshua had to get 4 shots and a finger stick today, so it was rough for a couple of minutes, but a few snuggles got him all calmed down.

Little Man was in an amazingly good mood (considering the shots) when we got home, so he played the little camera ham for his mommy:

Here's what our little one year old is up to these days:

Crawling all over the place

Crusing along all the furniture, cabinets, walls...

Clapping when we clap or say "Yea!"

Lots of "talking"

Walking behind his push toy

Imitating faces we make

"Reading" his books (turning the pages, looking at the pictures)

Eating all sorts of different foods (especially off Mommy's plate!)

Feeding himself Cheerios, Kix, crackers, baby cookies

Crawling up the stairs like a pro

Enjoying the park

I'm sure there is more, but that's all I can think of right now.

We sure love our little one year old!