waddle it

be for B

Baby shower for miss mama to be Betsy!

Such a fun afternoon showering her and the babe

duckie themed shower details

Let the shower fun begin

First up lunch

then stations: Nails and decorating blocks for the baby

Then dessert and presents

and the guests

fun group of girls

and of course one with the mama

count down is getting closer!

excited to meet baby T!

Throw Back

Thursday only seemed appropriate to post on

when it was your due date last year

here we were last year

at 10 days old

and here we are this year

at 1 year 10 days old

post nap...waking up face :) 

my oh my what a year makes!

all i need

is a bench bc it makes Arie so happy

 and makes the mama so nervous!

is a mama for a piggy back ride

he loves it..pretty much guaranteed smile :) 

is a carwash with the papa to make me happy

and to be able to drive the car

is a kitchen spoon 

and a shoulder ride from the grandpa

all these things make this little one a happy camper!

sleds. snow

and Grandpa and Grandmas house

We stopped over and spent a little time out on the hill 

sledding and playing

Arie loves the outdoors and had no fear

[mama had more fear for his safety than he had of anything!  story of my life!]

A little sled behind the Mule 

we had a super fun time

and then we were plagued with the same bug Arie had early in the week

Thankful that has passed

onward and upward :)

a bit under

the weather

I went to a church event with my mom

and Arie proceed to throw up 4 times when I was gone

but it didn't seem to set him back

I got home to this

he was helping papa clean up

I felt so bad for him but he didn't seem bothered

the next morning woke up to this little boy

aka bed hog

something about a sleeping baby that makes me melt

and one more throwing up 

meant early bath

he didn't mind he loves playing in the water :)

then it was PJ home day for the rest of our Friday

a little aquadoodle time

and a little tv

he liked the couch cushion missing 

meant he could climb up and down all he wanted

glad this little bug has left the house

and thankful to have our little eater back!

go green. go white

unfortunately they did not pull out the W

BUT 

the best part is we got to take Arie and that made up for the bad ending

He LOVED the first half

sat and starred at the game. the people.  clapped with the music.  even 'danced'

and well then the second half came

and he found out there were stairs and lots of stairs

railings.  popcorn on the floor.  open hallways.  bathrooms

and well the game wasn't so exciting [expect it WAS]

but we had such a great time!

glad it was an early game and we could take Arie along!

now come on spartys lets pull it together and WIN the next one :)

TWELVE

MONTHS OLD!
and last time wrangling Arie to sit by the numbers

first not sad moment of him getting older ;-)

and the out takes

and that is a wrap.

I am taking my numbers and going home :)

This months facts:

1. He weighs 21lbs. 7oz and 30in long and got three shots at his appointment and cried :)

2. he is walking and speed walking [wont saying running yet] but he is getting there.  He is climbing and very curious...which is fun! and busy :)

3.  He is in mostly 18 months clothing.  some still 12-18. 

4.  He loves to carry heavy things, play with cars, sit for 2 pages of a book :) and go to swimming class or the MVP pool

5.  He is still taking two naps a day and sleeping [knock on wood] good at night

6.  he prefers to walk around saying/yelling dada dada 

7.  He likes the snow and being/looking outside and being in his sled

8.  He likes the mama and the papa to hold him too...which we do not mind!

he is just a fun little man

and now is my ONE year old! 

camo cousins

Ben came over to play at Grandma and Grandpas 

and LOOK can you even see him

Both Arie and Ben were dressed in the same camo gear

not planned!

they sure like to play together :)

they both love to have their picture taken haha

after all that playing Arie needed a rest in his favorite stroller and a little push from grandpa!

such at fun afternoon

everyone likes grandma and grandpa house

he made me

a mama a year ago today

when people say it goes by quickly they are not kidding!

can not believe how much he has changed our lives in a good way and brought so much joy to us

his smile, giggles, curiosity, and non stop movement is so fun to see each day

yes there have been long nights...aka 3 am parties where he would rather play and cuddle than sleep and challenges and lots of learning and reading and discovering [which I am sure this will never stop]

but wouldn't change it for the world!

sometimes the littlest things take up the most room in your heart- Wise words from Winnie the pooh :) 

So last year Jan 18 was spent birthing this child and being overwhelmed with becoming a new mom

today on Jan 18 we went to swim class, lunch and playing at grandmas/playing and a celebration dinner with the three of us and visiting grandma and grandpa pater

a very quick morning snuggle with my one year old!

thank you little boy...warms the mamas heart

a little cheesing

and a #1 birthday pancake

which he loved!

one picture before heading off to swim class

grammy came and watched and took some pics :) 

then back to grandmas for a nap and lunch and playing

thankful for all the love and help they show to this little boy and his mama

and party of three party

another dessert this time he LOVED the frosting

loved the frosting and left most of the cake

just like his mama 

his gift with papa

and one more pic with the mama

she was a little sentimental about the day

but am so happy for this past year and for the years to come 

love you Arie!