We have a walker! Andrew finally started taking serious steps right before his first birthday. Baby gates are up in the den so we can keep him somewhat contained, although I am sure in no time at all he will figure out how to climb over the gates!
We are also 100% bottle and formula free! Little man drinks whole milk now, and instead of a bottle to bed he gets a bottle after bath time. It actually all went down much more smoothly than I was thinking, which is wonderful for Mom and Dad.
In terms of teeth we still only have two bottom teeth, but he has about 5 top teeth. He is also on 100% table food. We make a point to have him at least try the food Jeremy and I are eating for dinner each night, although some food still ends up on the floor where Ollie is ready and waiting to eat up. He LOVES Ritz crackers, vanilla wafers, ALL Fruit, spaghetti, green beans, squash, tomatoes, mac and cheese, chicken, french toast, beef tips, and of course grilled cheese. So far, we have a pretty good eater. I can only hope it continues. Last weigh in on his birthday of 24 lbs lets us know our little man is very well nourished!
He will move up to his next classroom at school in August, but not before we have our first parent/teacher conference with his teachers from his current classroom. I find this somewhat humorous as I am anxious to find out what we can actually chat about at this age. We shall see!
Andrew had a great 1st birthday party. I decided to go with a Curious George theme, and I feel like everything turned out pretty well! Our resident photographer, Auntie Clare, was here as well so of course I have several great pictures to share from his special day. All photos below courtesy of Aunt Clare at www.77prints.com
What an amazing and wonderful year it has been. I don't think Jeremy and I could have imagined how much we would love this little guy, and every night I thank God for our little Miracle.
I will end with the song I was listening to in the car right before my water broke. I was thinking as I was listening to the lyrics that this is what I want for Andrew's life. I want him to live each day to the fullest and to let his little light shine!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii2THk_yR3Q
Andrew had a great 1st birthday party. I decided to go with a Curious George theme, and I feel like everything turned out pretty well! Our resident photographer, Auntie Clare, was here as well so of course I have several great pictures to share from his special day. All photos below courtesy of Aunt Clare at www.77prints.com
What an amazing and wonderful year it has been. I don't think Jeremy and I could have imagined how much we would love this little guy, and every night I thank God for our little Miracle.
I will end with the song I was listening to in the car right before my water broke. I was thinking as I was listening to the lyrics that this is what I want for Andrew's life. I want him to live each day to the fullest and to let his little light shine!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii2THk_yR3Q
