On the Move!

Big event this week!! I am finally walking around on my own! Dad was playing with me on Sunday night and got me to walk across the livingroom if he kept his hands at my side without touching me. Now that it is Wednesday, I am walking around on my own more and more as I gain confidence. This is a great way to get around because I can carry a toy in each hand and really spread my toys out throughout the whole livingroom. Mom is thrilled!

On Monday, it was so warm that Dad came home for a while in the afternoon and took me outside in my new sled that I got from Uncle George & Aunt Laurie. He harnessed up the doggies and they dragged me around the yard. It was lots of fun to be outside. I got to crawl around a bit and immediately took off for the end of the driveway. I am ready to explore the world! I can't wait until warmer weather comes around so I can spend more and more time outside. Mom says it won't be long.

Speaking of Mom, her belly is getting really, really big!! She only has 7 weeks to go before her due date. I like to play peek-a-boo with the baby in her belly. I lift up her shirt and laugh because her belly looks so funny. Sometime I like to kiss her belly and point to it and say "Baby". I wonder if it will be a brother or sister? Not much longer and we will know!

Peek-A-Boo!

Over the weekend, I was playing pee-a-boo with my Dad. He had put me in his hamper where I could hide and then jump up to surprise him!

Now you see me!

Now you don't (at least I thought so)!

Here's a little video so you can fully appreciate it!

On Saturday, Daddy and I were watching the SU game together. I even wore my sweatshirt to show my team spirit. It didn't help them win though.

Weekend Recap

On Saturday, I went to my Grandma Peters' house while Mom and Dad went to a Women's Self Defense class. Apparently Mom was taking the class and Dad was helping to teach it. It was great to spend some time at Grandma's house. She has lots of fun toys there.

Sunday, Mom and I went to church. Dad didn't go with us this week, because he had to be at a black belt test in Dansville. I love going to church on Sundays because I get to go to the nursery. Not all the kids there like it, but I love it! I get to interact with new kids and play with new toys. After a nap and some lunch, Daddy was back home and we headed up to Ed & Sarah's house for a visit. I love going up there to play with my friend Tully and all his toys. I especially like to pull all the different balls he has out of his toy crate. Tully is crawling around really good now, so for a few minutes we had some giggles as we chased each other around. Can you believe we are almost the same size? Tully is 3 months younger than me, but he is about the same size and is learning to walk while holding on to things. This summer will be so much fun when we are both old enough to run around and play together outside!

New Stats!

Hi Everyone,

I went to the doctor's last week for my 1 year check-up. I didn't get a chance to post my new stats since Mom, Dad and I headed to Canisteo later that morning for the services for Great-Grandma Tina. I thought you might all still be interested in how much I am growing!!

__________9 Months________ 12 Months_______ Percentile
Head ______47 cm___________ 48 cm __________90th
Length _____29 1/8 in. ________31 in.___________ 75th
Weight_____ 19 lbs. 12 oz. ______22 lbs. 11 oz.______ 50th

I am still tracking along the same percentiles. I am tall and lean!

These days I am working really hard on my walking skills. I am still not a true walker yet, although I have taken some steps here and there. Just yesterday I took about 5 steps on my own before I hit the floor and started crawling. I guess I still find crawling to be the fastest and most convenient way to get around, but if I keep working at it, it won't be long before I am traveling on two feet!!

In Memory of Great-Grandma Peters

My Great-Grandma Peters passed away on Sunday night. She had been in the hospital since Wednesday, which has been quite common for her this past year, but she always seemed to recover and get back home. So, it was quite a shock to us when we heard the news.

I always loved going to visit my Great-Grandma Tina. Mom and I made frequent trips throughout this year into Canisteo for a day of visits, and Grandma Tina was always on our list. She would light up when we would walk in, so happy to see us. She was always so excited to see my latest tricks and would always comment on what a happy boy I was. I will miss those visits with Grandma Tina, and I am so thankful she had the chance to meet me and watch me grow over this last year.

Mom, Dad and I have spent the last two days in Canisteo going to Great-Grandma's wake and funeral. We got to see lots of family and as always, I had lots of fun with my cousins. I wore everyone out at the funeral home as I crawled around as fast as I could. I had everyone chasing after me. Mom and Dad were so proud of me at the funeral service because I was so good. Besides a few coos and giggles as I saw family I knew, I stayed quiet the whole time and relaxed as Daddy held me. Daddy even got up to speak, holding me in his arms, as he reminded everyone in the family how much Grandma loved them and spoke about them all the time, especially her 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. I feel so blessed having been able to have a Great-Grandma in my life, even if for a short time.

We love you Great-Grandma Tina!

Best Birthday Party Ever!

Yesterday was the best birthday party ever! It was my 1st birthday party!! I woke up from my morning nap around noon and when I came downstairs, there was all my family!! There was my all of my grandparents, plus Great-Grandpa and Grandma Young, plus Uncle George, Aunt Laurie with my cousins, Sarah, Karlie and Jenna, plus Uncle Joe and Aunt Michelle with Cohen and Cooper, and Aunt Amy, Aunt Amanda, Scott, Aunt Shannon and Sadie. The house was absolutely packed with people, but that didn't slow me down any. I grabbed my walk-behind car and cruised all over the house, weaving through everyone.


My Dad had knee surgery on Friday, so he had to stay in his chair with his knee up for the day. It doesn't stop him from tossing me around though. He is doing well and should be up and around to play with me by the end of the week.

I think my favorite part of the party was when everyone sang to me and I got to eat my first whole cupcake. And I sure ate a whole one!! I almost ate it in one bite! It was so yummy that I just shoved it in my mouth and kept chewing until it was all gone. Everyone thought it was so funny! I didn't even want to come up for air!

It was a great day! Thanks to Mom and Dad for throwing me a great party! Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate my first birthday and for all the wonderful gifts! It was so much fun to wake up this morning and come downstairs to play with all my new toys! I love you all!!

A Day in the Life of the Birthday Boy!!

Yep, I am the birthday boy!! I am one year old today! What a year this has been! I thought it might be fun to run you through my day, so here it goes...

8:06 AM - Good Morning!! I slept in a little later this morning, but you can do that on your birthday!

8:07 AM - Mom changed my diaper while telling me about how she was feeling about this time one year ago. She was just starting labor and I was letting her know that I wanted out!

8:10 AM - The usually routine...lay down in Mom & Dad's bed and drink my morning bottle...

8:39 AM - ....then watch some Baby Einstein! Some mornings Mom cuddles with me and we watch together, but this morning she was up getting herself ready while I watched. That usually means we are headed somewhere for the day!

8:52 AM - A little bit of playtime while Mom makes breakfast.

9:06 AM - Mom made some of my favorites for breakfast this morning! Scrambled eggs, wheat toast and my most favorite lately....bananas!

10 AM - Mom and I went to Sears to have my pictures taken on my birthday! I don't have any to share with you yet though. Take my word for it...they are cute!!

11:33 AM - Daddy surprised Mom and I when he showed up at the Sears Portrait Studio. He took me around the store while Mom finished up with her order. It was great to see him!

11:54 AM - All that made me tired, so I feel asleep in the car on the way home. When I got home I went down for a long three-hour nap!

4:14 PM - I'm up, I've had a snack and I'm ready to play. I thought I would use this time to catch up on my reading.

5:44 PM - We went to TGI Friday's for dinner, just me, Mom and Dad. Yeah! My birthday dinner! 6:12 PM - All the waiters and waitresses came over to sing "Happy Birthday" to me! They announced to the whole restaurant that it was my first birthday and everyone around us joining in singing and clapping. I was just looking around at everyone is disbelief! Was this all really for me on my birthday?!

6:15 PM - I think I learned the best part about birthdays...cake and ice cream!!

6:55 PM - After dinner, we went to my cousin, Tim's basketball game. We got to see Uncle John, Aunt Christine, Sam and Sarah there too! It was quite a treat to see them, especially on my birthday. I liked sitting on Uncle John's lap and playing with his ID from work.

8:41 PM - Back home and way past my usually bedtime, but it was such a busy day. It was hard to fit it all in. Mommy had a special day too. Daddy even bought her roses to commemorate all she went through a year ago today to bring me into the world. Thanks Mom!

8:43 AM - Night, night!