When Mom's away, the boys will play...

The last weekend of March, Mommy went to New Orleans, LA to a work conference. We missed her very much (she missed us more) but Daddy and I had some wonderful male bonding time.

The giraffe next to me is my new best friend, George. Miss Claire gave me the greatest animal puzzle for my birthday and he is my favorite of all the animals. She named him for me too!

Daddy likes to amuse me by entering me in what we call the "Stroller 500." We hop in the stroller and race through the house. I've won every race I've entered so far. Look out Dale, Jr.!

Here I am standing in my Pack 'n Play. I have tons of fun toys and play pretty well as long as a parent is nearby.

At this point, I was really ready for Mommy to come home. Thankfully, she wasn't gone too long.

birthday celebration

It's Mickey Mouse!

I was super excited to wake up Saturday morning to see that our breakfast nook had been transformed into Mickey Mouse Clubhouse!

Nana, Granddaddy, Aunt Bonnie, Uncle Tyler, Grandmother and Granddad all came up to help me celebrate my first birthday.
Mommy helped me open all my gifts!

It was a really special day and I am so blessed to be loved by so many friends and family!

new kicks

Mommy and Daddy took me to get my first pair of athletic shoes for my birthday. I am super proud of my New Balances because they are just like Dadddy's!

Happy Birthday to me!

Last night we started my birthday celebration. Mommy made pancakes for dinner and I loved them! I even traded in my bottle for a big boy cup with a straw. I'm growing up so quickly!!!!!

SNOW?!?

I saw my first snowfall yesterday. Mommy didn't let me get out in it to play but I watched it through the window. When the snow stopped falling she and Daddy walked me outside to look around.

Happy Birthday Aunt Bonnie!

Last Saturday we drove to Tuscaloosa to celebrate Aunt Bonnie's birthday.

Nana and Mommy had fun entertaining me in the car.

I even entertained myself for a while.


We ate at Full Moon BBQ and Daddy loved showing me all the Alabama football pictures.

Papa Jim kept me happy after lunch by tossing me up in the air. What a fun day!

Whew...

... must have been a rough night.