Buddy is 1!

(Sorry Buddy I wrote this after your bday but forgot to post...I am so bad at this)

Buddy just turned so this post is devoted to him.  Buddy, your birthday is such a special day for me.  As I reflect back on last year, I can remember every little detail about the day you were born.  I can sum it up in one word - JOY!  It was such a joyful experience.  Daddy and I watched the video of the day you were born the other night and of course we both cried but had huge grins on our faces as we remembered how incredible it was.

Here are your current stats/updates:

Buddy, you are currently weighing in at 22 lbs.  You are in the 90th percentile for your height so you are a big boy!  You have mastered walking and are becoming more and more confident with each step.

You LOVE to play with anything dangerous, i.e. electrical sockets, cords, steps, things with tiny pieces.  You put everything in your mouth so I am in constant fear that you will swallow a Barbie shoe or other tiny object.  You love to be free (hate to be confined in your pack n play).  You love pushing cars around, balloons, and of course soccer balls.  You love to play with your big sis and you usually laugh at just about everything she does.

You eat just about anything now.  You are FINALLY off of formula - thank goodness.  You love yogurt, oatmeal, diced peaches but hate peas.

You sleep pretty good these days.  You go down about 7:00 and wake up about 5:30 each day (usually waking up at least once)  I love rocking you to sleep - you always tug on your curly hair as you drift off to sleep.  You are so funny when we lay you down in your crib, you always stare at us out of the corner of you eye to make sure we are still there until you just can't stay awake another second! 

You can waive bye bye, clap, wag your head back and forth when your being silly, smack your lips when you like what you are eating, and love to play "how big is Buddy?"  You say momma, mom, dada, sis, and ball.

We had a Cardinals themed party for your birthday this weekend and it was awesome!  You had all of your family and friends there (including a surprise visit from Fredbird - you loved him and were not scared at all).

I cannot believe how fast this year went and can't even picture life before you! Happy Birthday big boy!