Happy Birthday to Me!

Finally, after all these Birthdays it is my turn! I am one year old today. Birthdays are the coolest.

First, Mama came to Ms Darcy's ans we decorated cookies. Mine had green frosting as you can see! We wore party hats and they sang Happy Birthday to me. The cookies were boots and horses in honor of this little cowboy. Me and Mama decorated two for Daddy. When we got home, Mama had a surprise for me...my own swing set with a slide and ball pit. I helped Mama try to put it together -

there are lots of parts and even though I am a good helper, Mama says I may not get to swing until I am two - at least it came with a big box. I did get to try out the slide and climb on the platform. I know Grandpa is coming and so I bet I have a swing set by my party on Saturday. I opened two presents from Grandma & Grandpa...

and got the great Alphabet Train from Nana & Papa. Not to mention savings bonds from Aunt Judy and Uncle Jeff!I even told Papa and Grandma "Hi" when they called to wish me Happy Birthday. I also got my own text messgae from my girlfriend, Shannon - pretty cool! I know the best is yet to come, but it has been a pretty great year! Thanks for all the Birthday wishes!

I Should Be a Model!

All the photographers love me! I mentioned that the photographer at Roundup liked to use me to check his lighting - well he sent Mama so new photos and I look great! I think he did well capturing the many faces of Denny!

I also had my 1 year photos with Ms. Tammy last week and as usual, she made me look like I was in a magazine. She even helped cover up the scratches I got jumping on the tricycle.I turn one tomorrow and it is very exciting! I got to put money in the birthday jar yesterday at church and tomorrow we are having birthday fun at Ms. Darcy's. Hope you enjoy the new photos!

Looking Ahead

Today is a red letter day! Mama turned my car seat around! At first I was apprehensive - as it was new.But then I realized, I could see Mama, look out the window and even have my sippy cup in the cup holder! I had my mini-pancakes on the way to Darcy’s and it was very exciting! Turning one is going to be so cool!

Exercising with Daddy

Me and Daddy have started exercising to stay healthy and fit. I like it when he rides the bike, although there is nowhere for me to sit. We do sit-ups together

... and use the stretcher to build our muscles! I will be Baby Universe before you know it!

Hangin’ at Church

I usually help Mama do the crafts at Sunday School – I am a good helper, but lately there have been some Leggos in there and I find that a distraction.

Anyway – this week there were no other kids, so Mama and I got to go in the kid room with all the toys! I love it – I find something new every time, like this little cash register, no cash - but lots of buttons!

Hangin' with Grandma

Mama & Daddy decided to work last week, so Grandma came to stay with me. We had lots of fun - I even got new clothes! We took wagon rides...

and lots of baths!
We went to lunch with Uncle Rex and Aunt Lynette on Friday and then to dinner with Mama that night. Grandma went home on Saturday and I miss her already!

The Down Side of Teeth

I have figured out that teeth aren't all they are cracked up to be! I like the brushing, and the solid food - but the "bite" is pretty rough! Last Sunday night I slipped and hit my chin on the cedar chest in Mama's room. My tongue even bled. Daddy made me a snowcone to eat to help and on Monday I got a popsicle!

My tongue turned a dark purple on one side and I mostly just let it hang out on Monday - I made it hard for Mama to get a photo, but you get the picture!