Spring is Coming!

Today was a nice little Saturday, you know slept in until 7, a little family time, some shopping, lots more family time, and oh yeah BASEBALL!  Spring training games mean spring is near and summer is right behind it, woo hoo!  I only watched maybe an inning or two but it was on in the background and I loved it. 

Life with a Toddler

...is sticky.  Luke has been stuck to me like gum on my shoe lately.  Holding onto my pant legs, trying to walk everywhere with me, wanting to see every single thing I am doing.

...is eventful.  As I'm cooking dinner Luke emptied the pantry, played with the cat food - he's learned to open the container and get food out, pulled pots and pans out of the cabinets, and attempted to take every condiment out of the fridge.

...is picky.  I've been trying really hard to make him new foods lately and staying away from the pre-made stuff.  Only problem, he's not really into it.  This weekend it was homemade chicken nuggets - rejected!  Pasta sprinkled with Parmesan cheese - not a huge fan.  Homemade mac and cheese (with lots of yummy cheese) - not even a single bit swallowed.  He does love broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, strawberries, and bananas so its not too bad I guess. 

...is shrinking.  We're down to one nap a day.  The verdict is still out on my opinion on this.  It's easier to plan out the day around only one nap but he's not quite used to it and gets really cranky around 11-12.  I think another week or so and we'll be good. 

...is quite the ride.  His moods change at the drop of a hat. I thought one was a little early for tantrums but he's got it down.  Luckily they go as fast as they come for the most part.  So much change at once for him, 1 nap, no more formula, only one bottle a day.  I'd be moody too :)

...is fun.  Luke cracks us up all the time.

And is really tiring, night all!

1st Year in Photos

Luke's Birthday!!! 2/13/10

1 Month Old

2 Months Old - yaaay!

3 Months Old- still fits on Mommy's lap.

4 Months Old- Summertime!

5 Months Old - My first trip to the shore!

6 Months Old -try to sit up - ka-boooom!

7 Months Old - I can sit up on my own!

8 Months Old - Almost crawling!

9 Months Old - My first hair cut.

10 Months Old - My First Christmas

11 Months - I'm constantly on the move!

12 Months - I'm 1 year old!!!

Birthday Boy

Some pictures of the birthday boy today.  We saved his presents from Mommy and Daddy for today and spent the rest of the day just relaxing and spending time together.  Great 1st Birthday!

1st Birthday Party

Luke's 1st Birthday party was today and it turned out great.  I'm too tired to write about it but here are some pictures.  I realized we only really have cake/balloon pictures so if anyone has any others from the rest of the day send them my way please.

The Birthday Boy

Cake!

Wasn't too sure about the whole smashing part.

He did eventually eat some of it.

Not sure what he liked better, cake or balloons!

Happy Birthday Luke, we love you!

Ta Da!

Now we're all set for tomorrow!  And I'm pretty darn pleased about how it turned out.  I got into the spirit of things and I just kept going and going and going on the smash cake and accidentally smeared some of the icing...just getting things started for the little guy.  Can't wait for tomorrow!

Shopping

...is sooo boring! 

I love how he's totally lounging in the cart but I think he hated every minute of it.