Friday Flashback!!!!

Since Mile hit the big year mark this week, I figured it was only appropriate to take us back.

1 month....he pretty much slept the whole time (thank goodness)

2 months, loving his bouncy chair.

3 months, still pretty mellow.

4 months....smiles smiles smiles.

5 months and drooling like a champ

6 months....our little model.


7 months and getting even more teeth.

8 months, looking very sweet.

9 months and all smiles

10 months looking very ferocious.

at 11 months looking charming.

My Big One year old boy!

Haircut.

Before....

After....

My Dad will be so happy to see the Miles got a much needed haircut. Our first attempt turned out pretty awful, but I think we spruced it up pretty well by the end of things.

A Rainy Day.

As most of you know by know, the park is a big event for Miles everyday. We get his shoes and socks on, some snacks and water together, and set up the stroller. Well on Sunday we did all of this only to open the door and see it pouring down rain. What!!? I swear it was just sunny outside.

Miles was so disappointed, he just kept going back to the door over and over again. Finally James let him look outside and Miles just stood there watching the rain come down. He still didn't really understand why we couldn't go out.

There was a break in the rain, and the sun came out so we decided to head out. Unfortunately for us, the clouds moved rather quickly and we got stuck in a summer downpour....not too far from home, but we were all soaked by the end of it.

The Cake

OK OK. I get it, you want to see the cake. Do you really think I wasn't going to show you?:)

As some of you know Miles has a little obsession with shoes. (who knows where he gets that from...hee hee)
So that is what I made him, a shoe.

I was going to model it after some super cute red sneakers he got from Grandma Checchio, but the idea of trying to clean red icing off of him kind of turned me off, so I went with white shoes with colorful details. (the colors I know that come off my hands easier)

Unfortunately for Miles he spiked a pretty high fever out of the blue yesterday, so no cake for him. Which also means, no pictures of him slathering his entire face in cake and icing. Maybe we will have to have a belated event when he is feeling better. At least he has his one year appointment today so there won't be an extra trip to the doctor's office.

Happy Birthday Miles!!!!

Well, today is the day! Miles turned one today. I think I have sung him Happy Birthday like 15 times, and he has no idea what it going on. He probably just thinks I am having one of my crazy singing days.



This past year has been so fun watching him explore and grow. He is so determined, if he wants something, or to be able to do something, he will try and try until he accomplishes it. (even if it means getting a little help)


James and I love this little guy to pieces and we can't wait to see what another year will bring!

Park

Miles was with James this morning while I was working. James reported that Miles picked up his shoes from inside his diaper bag, walked over to his stroller and started chatting. Then he walked over to James, shoes in hand, and took him over to the stroller. We guess he wanted to go to the park.....so cute to see him connecting these things. He spent the time at the park holding the head of a flower and showing it to all the other kids around. He would hold it out just long enough for them to want it, and then pull away. Such a little tease. :)

Friday Flashback!!!

So this flashback doesn't take us back too far, but a lot has changed. Here I am just one year ago. About to pop...looking a little nervous, maybe even slightly terrified about what was coming up, and completely exhausted from going to school at night, while working 60 hours a week. People may think I am exaggerating, but unfortunately I am not. What was I thinking!!! What a blessing it was that our best friends talked us into getting pregnant. I loved my work, and always loved being busy and thought that it defined who I was. My life is so much more full now....not of things to do, but of love, joy and family. I can only assume that things will only get better.

Bridal Shower!

Elizabeth....our glowing bride looking darling in her hat.

Leah (the maid of honor) and Jenelle looking beautiful. At this point we were all hot from wearing our hats, and they had to come of.

Miles spent the afternoon with Dad. But when he got home from the park he thoroughly enjoyed eating the delicious food. :)