So Cole turned ONE on April 29th! I really can't believe a year has passed already. We have both changed SO much. I remember being so excited when Cole realized that there was a ball lying next to him. Or when he finally figured out how to roll over. Now he's opening doors and cupboards and pulling things out. The other day I picked up a ball and he went into the kitchen to get the other one just like it that he had left there earlier. Yesterday I asked him where he put his bottle and he went and got it and brought it back to me. It's crazy! And a year ago, I was scared to leave the safety of the hospital and bring him home after he was born. And after we brought him home, I was scared to take him out of the house just to go to the store. It really amazing how much change can take place in one year.
We didn't have a big party or anything because let's face it, how could we possibly compete with the Royal Wedding? Honestly, things were just so hectic. I had a million things to do before we left for our big trip so we decided to just do a family celebration for his first birthday and I made sure I planned something fun for him each day the week of his birthday. The weekend before his birthday, Tutu and Grandpa came down. I made cupcakes and Tutu made cookies and we had his "first" 1st birthday celebration. We also went to see Bobby and Chelsey's Taiko group perform for a benefit for Japan.
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| 1st Birthday Celebration - #1. Of course as soon as I put the cupcakes in front of Cole he grabbed for them so one of the cupcakes didn't make it through the attack. |
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| Yummy cookies that Tutu made for Cole. |
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| First bite of cupcake. He actually didn't really like it and didn't eat anymore after that. |
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| San Diego Taiko (Chelsey left and Bobby second to right) |
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| What's that noise!?!? I wasn't sure how Cole was going to feel about the loud drums but he was totally into it. |
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| Playing in the tunnel/tent set he got from Tutu and Grandpa for his bday. |
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| He really loves this thing! |
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| Everyone likes to play in it... |
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| The scene: Cole was taking a nap, my Mom was on her iPhone and Vere and Dad were on iPads. And I was feeling very neglected...so I took a picture with my iPhone. We are Apple's perfect family :) |
The next week was busy with activities I had planned for Cole's birthday week. I enrolled him in 2 classes at this baby/kids gym called JW Tumblers which he liked. Then, we visited the Flower Fields with our moms group and had lunch with Nissa.
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| Us at the Flower Fields. I just kept him in the ergo the entire time. There was too much potential for destruction. |
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| Cole and Nissa |
Finally it was Cole's actual birthday! Vere had been traveling all week so he planned on taking the day off for the Royal Wedding... I mean Cole's birthday...
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| Cole started the morning opening up his presents and playing with his new toys. Here is his truck book from Auntie KC, Uncle Erik, Kalia and Maya - thanks guys! |
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| The wrapping paper was the best part of course. |
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| And the packaging... |
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| Then we were off to Seagrove Park |
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| Swinging with daddy! |
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| Beach with mommy! |
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| Birthday lunch of fruit and snacks - his favorite! |
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| Cole watching Vere add the finishing touches to the cupcakes :) |
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| 1st Birthday Celebration - #2. |
Other cute pics of Cole...
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| Sporting his new shark towel from Bobby and Chelsey - thanks guys! |
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| And finally able to fit into this cute onesie from Kimber - thanks Kimber! |
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| Here are some of the Easter pics I got back from the photographer... |
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