Words, Words, Words

There are those moments when Noah says something and it actually sounds like a word. However, he is now pointing to the objects when he says them, so I know he knows what he is talking about. Here is a list of his new words as he says them:

-daday (dad)

-mom

-kitay (kitty)

-crack-er

-shhhoe

-car (emphasis on the "c")

-done (and he means it!)

Nana & G-pa Visit

Here are some more pictures from when Nana and G-pa came to visit. We had so much fun together and it was hard to see them go!

The Party

Noah had a blast at his birthday party! All of his friends where here to celebrate with him and it was fun to watch them all run around and play. Nana and G-pa also came out for the party which made it very special. Here are some highlights from the big day:

Dino table with goodies!

The Birthday Boy!

Smashing the cake. Noah liked the dinosaur on top, but was not that excited about the cake itself. As soon as he got frosting on his fingers he was done. He tried to wipe the frosting on his high chair and then pushed his cake away. Daddy was excited as it ment he could eat a very BIG piece of cake.

Opening presents. This was so fun! It was a group effort, so all of his friends helped him open and play with his presents. They were so excited about all the gifts!


Mom and Nana enjoying the party!

The birthday cake

We decided on a dinosaur theme for Noah's 1st birthday party. So, I found the cutest dinosaur decorations and supplies. I also decided to put my cake decorating classes to the test. I made Noah a large dinosaur cake to share as well as a smash cake just for him. Here are some pictures:

12 month check up

You are a growing boy!
At your check up we found out that you are:
-27 pounds
-32 1/4 inches
-You are charted at 98%
A long stride from your 8.8lbs and 20.5 inches a year ago!
You are right where you should be for your age in development and even doing some advance things. You are officially facing forward in your carseat and almost walking! I guess this is where we say goodbye baby and HELLO toddler days!

You are One!

Happy Birthday my dear boy. Today you are one years old! Wow. I can still vividly remember this day a year ago and how fast it goes by. A year ago you would lay in my arms and sleep and coo, and now you are independent and on the go all the time. And as we were going through sleepless nights and many feedings and diaper changes, others would remind me that those days would be gone quickly, and they were right. If only I could keep you small a little longer, so that you would snuggle in my arms and let me rock you more. Being a mom is so amazing. Yet my heart strings tug all the time when watching you grow. Filled with both joy and amazement and some sadness for the time that is passing. You have been such a blessing to us and we are so blessed too have you.
A year ago I started this blog for you to keep track of your every development. Now, as we come to an end of your first year I will be sending it off to have it printed and bound. Perhaps this may be one of the best gifts we will be able to give you. I hope you will enjoy the stories and pictures that we have posted along the way. This edition will come to a close with a visit from family to celebrate your birthday next week. Then, we will begin our next journey with you starring as our little toddler.

Happy Birthday to you my little boy. I love you so much!

Mom

20 and toothless

I was worried for a while that Noah wasn't going to get any teeth and that he would be 20 and toothless...then the bottom two came in at 9.5 months. Yay, I thought! Then nothing more. Two teeth? What is he going to do with just two teeth? He seems to use them okay, but, again, I thought where are the others? My poor boy will be 20 and only have 2 teeth! Then, the fang came at 11 months. Yes, you read that right. The fang. And then, nothing more. I again think to myself, where are all his teeth. 20 and a fang? Geez. But, I can now rest assured, his two front teeth are on there way in! Finally, progress. Noah is such a trooper. Though it is painful he hasn't fussed much. I think he may be just as excited as I am. He won't be 20 and toothless!