As I reflect upon Jack's 1st birthday, the word that comes to mind is joy! I am filled with such joy to look back over the past year and see all the progress and milestones. God truly blessed us with a child that is a perfect fit for our family. He is spunky, cuddly, expressive, curious and happy!
On his birthday, he was surrounded by all of our local family and he was quite the little party animal :-) He loved making all of us laugh and thoroughly enjoyed his first dessert...cake & ice cream! Sadly, the cake turned out dry (new recipe next time) but to him it was pure bliss. We started off using a spoon and that quickly turned into him grabbing the whole slice and gnawing on it until it was completely gone!
He did well with the birthday song and opening his presents (his family really spoiled him!) and true to baby ways he loved the 35 cent book the best! Having a birthday so close to Christmas is hard when it comes to developmental toys. I have to think about the whole year ahead and what he will be ready for in the future. He got some great things and it sure will be nice to be able to pull them out through the year as he becomes ready. Thanks everyone!
Happy 1st Birthday Jack! We all love you sooo much!
Disclaimer: Very picture heavy!
I had fun making the banner and decorations :-)
Jack loved his balloon!
He stuck his hand on the cake!
Yum!
"Where have you been hiding this stuff?!"
Super thirsty!
The 35 cent book, Global Babies.
My parents got him wooden nesting cups and
Melissa & Doug jumbo triangle crayons.
Seth's parents got him a shape sorter...
"Hey, where did it go?"
This singing cupcake card was a big hit from Kari's family as well as...
the xylophone which he will grow into!
He loves the blocks that we made for him.
Seth's Mom (Grammy) made him an adorable hat & mitten set.
He isn't crazy about wearing them inside!
Jack with his Grammy, Grandad, and Great-Grandpa
It will be a birthday to remember!
