Andrew Walking

Andy has really taking off with walking. He is walking more and more. Here are some videos of him walking this afternoon on the back deck:

He may be walking almost exclusively by the end of the week at this rate!

Andrew's 1st Birthday

Andrew's first birthday was a cool and cloudy day. Jon had work and we had a busy Tuesday planned, but Andy still seemed to have a pretty good day.

Matt and I decorated in the morning.

Andy with the flag banner and balloons on the front door (and Matt's "nest" of alphabet foam mats)

The Happy Birthday banner and balloons on the back door

Matt had swim lessons in a cold pond at noon, and then after a warm lunch we went to the library for a craft activity for Matt. Andy had a good time exploring the library toys and shelves.

Playing with the bead maze

Going through the bins of building toys

Shaking the blocks

Carrying the whole bin of blocks

The sun finally peeked out for a few moments in the evening, so we went outside to play in the new water table, blow bubbles, and pick some of the berries and tomatoes in the gardens.

Andy getting ready to splash

After dinner, we had some of the cake Matt helped me bake from scratch (devil's food cake with peanut butter frosting - it may not look pretty, but it does taste good).

Blowing out the candles

Andy having fun

Enjoying some cake and frosting

We then opened presents.

Andy reading his card from Matt

Andy trying on one of his new shirts

All in all, not a bad day for someone turning 1.

Happy 1st Birthday, Andrew!

Today Andrew turned 1 year old.

Here he is blowing out the candles on his birthday cake (well, he figured out how to blow after watching the candles get blown out).

Listening to the Happy Birthday song

Karina & Joseph's Wedding - Reception

After Karina and Joey's wedding, it was time for the reception. The boys managed to have lots of fun.

Matt playing with some of Joey's nephews on the dance floor

Matt blowing bubbles with his Uncle Chris

Matt inspecting the creek with his Uncle Chris

Matt making goofy faces with Mama

 

Cutting the cake

Matt vs. cupcake - before

 

Matt vs. cupcake - after

  

Andy inspecting some monarda

Andy in the canyon

 

Fun with bubbles

Matt looking at the bunny statues

 

Andy posing with a frisbee

Andy splashing in the drinks tub (He loves water!)

A very wet Andy

Matt among those waiting for the garter toss (he didn't get it!)

  

Matt dancing with his Aunt Karina

One last dance with a bridesmaid while Andy watches

Andy enjoying a ride from Dada

And with that we headed home with two tired boys.