Got curls?

It looks like this little guy is starting to get some of his mamma’s curls!

Interview with a One-Year-Old

Every age so far has been my favorite, so at this first year mark, I thought I’d ask Jack a few his favorites-and a few other things too. He changes so fast, so in honor of his birthday month, here goes!

So, Jack-what’s your favorite toy? Anything that’s not a toy. I love boxes, spoons, remotes, bath wash bottles, & paper towel rolls. I also love cups and playing with daddy's belts!

What is your favorite thing to eat? I LOVE my vegetables! Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, and green beans are my favorite. I also love cheese-by itself, on a sandwich, in a quesadilla-I’m not picky. In the morning, I eat a whole banana all by myself, and in no time flat!

Tell me about the most recent time you made your mamma’s heart melt? Well, I’m pretty good at that! But I’d have to say last night. She was singing to me and praying with me before bed, and I had my head on her shoulder looking up at her saying softly, “Mama-Mama-Mama”. Then she kissed me and laid me in my crib, and I said “Mama” again a couple times and then fell asleep!

You’re so right, buddy! Mommy almost teared up walking out of your room! How about your daddy? Each morning when daddy is getting ready for work, I follow him around really closely because I don’t want him to leave! Sometimes I’ll run off with one of his socks, and sometimes a hide a shoe! I really appreciate how hard he works, but boy do I hate to see him leave! If I’m not in my mommy’s arms, I’ll follow my daddy to the door and then collapse in tears when he walks out. I sure love my daddy!

What are some of your favorite skills? Let’s see. I like to clap my hands, touch my belly and my nose, jump (he squats a little bit and then stands up locking out his knees), and I’m starting to run! I started pointing at things that I want and saying “that”, and I can follow simple commands from mommy and daddy. One of their favorite things I do is give them kisses and high fives! I also help mommy do the laundry by pushing all the buttons on the washer and dryer! I’m pretty good at hiding things too! :)

What are your favorite words? I love to say mama and dada (another way to melt our hearts!), and I can say ball, wow, and that. I also like to make lots of different sounds-that really makes my mommy and daddy laugh!!

Mark and I look at each other still in awe that this little boy is ours! He makes us bubble over with laughter and joy-I can’t put into words how much we love him! Like I said at Lindsey’s baby shower, becoming a parent makes me realize how much my own parents love me! What a great feeling! I love you mama and deed!

Saturday fun

It pretty much holds true that all kids love Chick-fil-A, so we thought we’d take Jack to see what he thought!  Well, he didn’t really care!  He ate a little bit, but was more into people watching!After lunch, we went to Lowe’s-Jack’s first trip with daddy-and he helped Mark pick out a new hose.  What a big helper!!Last stop, the train table at Barnes and Noble.  We picked up a gift for a friend and browsed through the magazines, so Jack had some good play time!  

Jack’s new view

Another milestone that comes with turning one-Jack moved out of his rear facing carrier and into the big boy car seats that Santa brought!  It’s been fun to look back and see this- or this! :)

Just playing outside!

After the dusting of snow on Tuesday night, we’ve had some really pretty days around here!Look at that tongue!  He’s been doing that since his top tooth came in-and we’re teaching him how to say ‘I LLLLove you!’

Circus Party-The Photo Booth

We had a great time with the Photo Booth at Jack’s party! It’s amazing how fun fabric and a science project display board can invite such silliness! I know-how could you help but be silly with those glasses and all the clown noses!

We got some good shots of everyone that ‘stepped right up’, but some guests were camera shy. That’s ok! Thanks for showing us your clown nose, John Lewis! Emma and Abby, Linds, Kendall, and Ryan, and Sarah, Lucy, and Grace

Emmie and Christian, Adam, Emory, Erica and Hunter, Breann, and Jen

The Perrys-Steve, Kate, Sadie, and Sam WalkerDax, us, and Noah and Laura

Jordan and Landon even got in on the photo booth!

I think all these little ones are just precious, and I get a big smile on my face when I look at these silly pictures! :) Thanks for celebrating with us!

All photos by Landon Jacob Productions.

Circus Party-The Details

Hosting a first birthday party for my own sweet baby has always been something I’ve looked forward to, so I started thinking about what kind of party I wanted to have for Jack’s first birthday pretty much as soon as he was born! I had such a great time with arts and crafts, as Mark called it!, and I was pleased with how it all turned out! I made the banners primary colors because I plan to use them each year-changing the number on the welcome banner, of course-so you’ll be seeing them again! The Happy Birthday banner will be hung to celebrate all our birthdays-Mark's, mine, Jack’s, and all our future babies! Mark even got involved with the birthday banner and sewed a few of the letters!We had elephant and Big Top tent peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, applesauce, and goldfish for the kids, and hot dogs and chips for the adults! And then the goodies… Some decorations…For the little babies, Jack had a little animal, a monkey rattle, and some animal crackers as a treat. For the toddlers and bigger kids, we had bubbles, a Big Top tent craft, and all the cotton candy, cookies, lollipops, and candy they could grab! And then there was Joey, the Balloon Animal Man! He’s been my go-to guy for our Children’s Carnival at church, so I knew just who to call for Jack’s party! If you need a great guy for any function you’re hosting, please let me know! He’s great with the kids and so nice! Not to mention super talented! Next up, favorites from the Photo Booth!

All pictures by Landon Jacob Productions