This is what happens when Auntie Kim babysits...

A day in the life of a 1 yr old

One day is never same with a 1yr old. Jack has finally started to walk (when he feels like it of course) and has discovered how and when to test the limits. He started by peeking out the screen door, then throwing his toys out there, to finally going outside on the patio. Looks like mommy needs another baby gate.

What?? I can't be out here?

The down side of walking = the furniture in the house. When Jack gets tired he tends to grow clumsy. The other night Jack thought he was so cool walking back and forth from the entertainment center to the couch...and then before I could blink he took a header right into the coffee table. Of course it looked and sounded worse than it was. He cried for a second and after I put a cold wash cloth on it, stopped the little blood that was there...he was fine. Dad said "it builds character" then followed with "Amy, is that going to scar"?

Jack's first (but surely not the last) ouchie 

Jack is for sure our little rascal, he has discovered what he likes and dislikes. He started telling us "no" and shaking his head when he no longer wants something, and spits it out if he doesn't like it. Every day he is growing, learning, and mommy and daddy couldn't be happier.

Bye guys!

Splish Splash...we were taking a bath

After a well organized barbecue at the Ludins (wink wink), Tracy and I thought it was a perfect time for the boys to take a bath and wind down for the night. They were so cute splashing away. Not sure what Luke thought about Jack in his tub...lol but they seemed to have a good time.

Jack's 1st Birthday

Our prayers were answered! The weatherman said a storm was rolling in and with an outdoor baseball themed party...you can see why mommy was freaking out a little bit.

The day of Jack's party turned out to be a nice Spring day..puffy clouds, no rain, but a bit on the cold side. We weathered the storm and Jack had a great 1st birthday. All of his family and friends were there to celebrate his special day and he couldn't have asked for anything more.

 

Cracker Jacks, Popcorn, Peanuts, Sunflower Seeds, and Cotton Candy for a special treat







Birthday parties gallore

Well if you remeber we were all pregnant at the sametime which only means we get to share 1st birthdays at the sametime...and what fun it is.

Our first party was to celebrate Dylan at Kidnastics in Los Alamitos. Great location and lots of fun things for the kids to do...however Mr. Jack only wanted to hangout with mom and dad.

He tried a little jumping on the trampoline

After that came Grady's 1st Birthday. Jack and Grady are 5 days apart in age and it is such a joy watching the two of them together. Allison and Buddy had his party at their house in their new and improved AMAZING backyard. So fun!

Jack LOVED the tub of balls

Take me out to the ballgame...

It's that time of year again...and Jude (I mean Jack) couldn't be happier. Daddy loved taking Jack into the dugout showing him how things work and explaining the rules "what happens in the dugout, stays in the dugout".