Micah's First Birthday!

It's hard to believe that Micah is one!!! He had a great birthday with some family and friends...and of course lots of cake!

Here he is opening part of his birthday present from Papa and Mima! Thanks for the sand toys and books!

A friend helped me with Micah's "ball" cake and cupcakes. He loves balls, so his party had lots of them!

Getting his party hat on! He didn't keep it on for long though...

Some friends from church came to help us celebrate!

Micah's friend Olivia came to the party too and they had lots of fun playing with all the new toys!

Opening presents! He actually did pretty well...though it helped that everything was in a bag so it was easy to get into. Ohhh....what's in here??

I'm ready for some cake! We stripped him down to a diaper for easier clean up but he doesn't seem to mind!

Why is everyone singing to me? He got a little shy during the singing and wanted me right next to him the whole time. :)

Cheese! What do I do with this big thing in front of me? What is it?

Mmmm....it tastes pretty good! Frosting!! He just took little bites and didn't smash it like I thought he would. Kinda funny, but I guess he doesn't like to perform for everyone! :)

Ummm....can some one come clean me up please? Time for a bath!



Thanks to everyone for coming and celebrating with us! Happy 1st Birthday, Micah!

A year ago today...

...our little Micah was born! It's hard to believe it has been a year already since he was put into my arms for the first time (still all covered in yuckiness, but looking so cute at the same time!). He was so tiny...and so much less active. :) But I wouldn't trade our happy, active little guy for anything!

What a difference a year can make! Micah is so happy and smiley and never stops going! A year ago he would sleep the day away...and now I'm happy if he takes two naps! He makes us laugh and smile constantly (even when he throws little tantrums...though I know that won't always be so cute or funny) and can make a bad day so much better just with one smile or laugh! He is becoming a bit more stubborn (not sure where that could have come from...:) ) and has started testing the limits, but overall he is a wonderful little boy! He is walking all over the place, babbles contstantly and is slightly obsessed with balls. :) He loves to play outside and loves the dirt (like all boys) and loves to eat veggies, cheese and bread. He doesn't sit still long enough to cuddle with you unless you have food (or he just got hurt) so we treasure those moments when we get them! He is just so cute that he makes your cheeks hurt from smiling so much! He still loves to read, though he is picky about which books. Some of his favorites are "The Bear Snores On", "Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You?", "Goodnight Moon", and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." 

He makes the funniest little faces, one of which is his "squinty face" where he smiles big and squints his eyes tight. It's very cute...and he knows it! He is learning to say "all done" and "please" in sign language and we are working on "thank you" and a few others. He loves his sleep and can fall asleep anywhere, anytime (got that from daddy) in seconds! And there is nothing better than being greeted each morning with such a happy smile from someone who loves you so much! What a year!

Happy First Birthday, Micah! We love you so much and look forward to all the new experiences the next year will bring!

Bloomsday!

This year we did the Bloomsday run (walk) again this year and had a beautiful day for it! We had to walk in the stroller section this year which was a little crowded but still fun! We walked with a few friends from church and had a great time! 

We're almost there!! To the start line that is! :)

Micah did pretty well and was in the stroller most of the time, but near the end he was getting a bit antsy so daddy carried him for the last mile or so.

We're almost done! Our group of walkers! Lauren (pushing our empty stroller while i take pictures), Kent and Chelsea (holding little Emma!), and Daddy carrying Micah!

Crossing the finish line! We made it the whole 7.5 miles! They actually posted a few pictures of this online (but really, who can blame them? he's just so darn cute!)

It was a fun day with perfect weather! We all got our tshirts at the end (even though Micah's won't fit him for at least another 3 years!) but I forgot to get a picture of them. :) It was a great day!

More Easter

Here are some more pictures from Easter. Micah's friend, Emma (in the picture below) picked out his suit for him so that they would match. :) I think they're a pretty cute couple.

Our little family! Micah kind of has a funny face, but oh well.

What ARE these things?? 

We had some friends come over for Easter dinner that afternoon and enjoyed a very tasty meal together! It was a lot of fun! I forgot to get a picture with everyone, so here is a picture of the table all set up instead. :)

I made this centerpiece for the table that I found online. I thought it turned out pretty cute. :)

Micah's favorite part of Easter....the easter grass!!! He sat and played with it for quite a while!