One-Year-Olds Have All the Fun!

Happy Birthday, Baby Jack!

A few days ago I snapped these pictures of my sweet, silly, almost one-year-old.

What has Jack been up to lately?

*He is wearing a size 4 diaper, 18-24 month and some 2T clothes and a size 5 or 6 shoe - just depends on the brand.

*He has six teeth - four on the top and two on the bottom.

*He is completely off bottles and is a champ at the straw cups just like his big brother.  He is also really enjoying whole milk.  I'm sure it tastes much better than formula!  He can drink three or four cups a day, easy, so I can already tell he loves milk way more than Sam ever did.

*He is SUCH a great sleeper and has been taking some marathon naps lately.  I bet this birthday boy is growing, growing, growing.

*He has been able to get off both of his reflux meds and has done great.  I am so thankful for this!

*His favorite words are "mama", "mommy", "dada" and "uh-oh."  Uh-oh really comes out more as humming sound of the two different notes than words but it is the funniest thing when he does it.   

Where's Jack?

There he is!

After the birthday boy woke up this morning we went and got donut holes for breakfast.  Jack LOVED them and insisted on having one in each hand at all times.  ;)

I think there's lots of sugar behind that silly smile!

We had a pretty low-key day playing at home together and relaxing.  After nap time we went to the Natchez Trace and had Jack's one year photos made.  He did great and was most responsive to the singing of "Happy Birthday."  Every time one of us would start singing he would get the biggest grin on his face and clap.  After pictures we met Daddy for dinner at Heart & Soul Diner and then stopped on our way home at Gigi's Cupcakes for a birthday treat.  

The whole way home I was thinking how much Jack was going to love this big chocolate cupcake.  I thought all kids love chocolate cake, right?  Well, one bite into it and he started trying to spit it out and cried.  Poor guy!!  I can't say I blame him though because I sure love me some icing but I'm not really a fan of chocolate cake.  Not to worry, we dried the tears and had some of his favorite mini vanilla wafers and all was right with the world.

Baby boy - one year ago today I fell in love again.  I had been waiting to see your sweet face for many months.  You came out with quite the screams that quieted the moment they placed you in my arms.  The days have passed quickly, my love for you has grown even more than I thought possible and you continue to find my arms the most comforting place.  I cherish these days of snuggling with you and hope you always know how loved you are.  One day you will outgrow my arms but you will always have a perfect spot in my heart.

Happy 1st Birthday, Jack!  

Get Out and Vote!

Everything's A-OK...

...with a thumb and Big Bird!

Sam Loves Donuts!

This picture was taken about thirty short minutes after Sam begged his Lili to go get donuts and a "milkshake" (chocolate milk).  He loves plain glazed donut holes.  I have to say I was just a little jealous when I got this picture while I was at work.  I thought I had missed out on donuts but Sam was sweet and saved me two little holes in a bag and gave them to me when I walked in the door this afternoon.  :) 

It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Jackman!!!

For quite a while now Jack has had the nickname "Jackman."  Since superheroes have been so popular lately I thought it would be fun to play off Jack's nickname and have a Superhero birthday party for him.  

We invited all of our family and close friends to come over this afternoon and help Jack save his 1st birthday!

It's Jackman!!!

My mom and I had so much fun making most of the decorations ourselves.  

The balloon wreaths with red "J" capes looked great on the front doors!

Front entryway

I displayed all of Jack's monthly pictures from his first year on the mantle.  It was so neat to see how much he has grown and changed since last November.

The dessert table in the kitchen

Personalized lollipops

The Blob Marshmallow Pops

Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Pizza

Superman Salad 

Professor X Pasta

The Flash Fruit Bowl

Wolverine Claws

Aquaman Goldfish

Joker Juice

Delicious cake

Favor bags

Jack says, "Thanks for making my birthday SUPER!" 

Meme and Sam colored while we were waiting for guests to arrive.

Jackman and Lili

Jack has been such a special addition to this family!

Smash cake

Jackman had his bib on and was ready to dig into his cake!

Banks and Sam loved singing "Happy Birthday" and even talked us all into singing a second verse.  

Yummy!

Jack was so funny eating his cake.  He had his right pointer finger and thumb picking little pieces off one at a time.  He didn't make much of a mess and thoroughly enjoyed all of the sugar.  :)

I love hugs from this boy but this one looked like it was about to get messy!

Mimi, Sam, Mammy and Banks

 Spiderman had such a good time at his brother's party.

  

Sweet friend!  

     

He can always make me smile!

Cousins

The birthday boy partied hard and had so much fun!  He passed out in my arms not long after our last guests left.

Thank you to everyone who came and helped celebrate our sweet boy.  He is so blessed to be surrounded by so many people that love him.  Happy Birthday, Jackman!

Blastball Game - Week #6 - Maroon vs. Green

Cruz, Sam, Kate Gray, Sarah Kathryn & Liam getting ready to start the game this morning.

Go Maroon!