Happy First Birthday Little One!

Today was Colby's 1st Birthday! I can't believe it! His actual birthday was a very scary time for us, shortly after he was born he was rushed to the newborn ICU where he stayed for 3 days related to oxygenation problems. This birthday was much more relaxed and enjoyable, if only daddy could have been here with us to celebrate! He has grown into such a happy and healthy little man. He is the greatest thing that's ever happened to us and we feel completely blessed.

The birthday morning started out with some oatmeal and banana and some mangos

(Colby's favorite!)
We are trying to learn how to use a fork, it would really help with the stickiness factor! Colby thinks it's an awesome addition to meal time!Colby has started to point, he loves having a way to manipulate his environment! I love it because it's easier to know what he wants. Next we went to the park with our neighbors. It was super hot but that didn't make swinging any less fun for Colby!Than we spent some time exploring grass, he's not a fan of it yet.His birthday present from mom and dad was a new stroller. He of course was completely satisfied with the box it came in...He did seem to like the new ride!He thinks he looks like hot stuff!We went to visit Grandma Diane at her work. Colby had a fabulous lunch of eggs, yogurt, potatoes and a muffin.All of that birthday celebrating wears a little guy out! It was nap time. He is pretty congested so you can see he's sleeping with his mouth wide open, poor baby!Next we decided to play with some bubbles...
Mindy bought him a cool hippo toy that blows bubbles, Colby was petrified of it!Aunty Mindy and mommy had more fun with the bubbles than Colby did...That's his 'I'm trying to be brave but I'm really not feelin' it' smile

Dinner was some delicious blueberries, yogurt and some pasta... Yummy!


Here is an update on Colby now that he's one year old...

- He is a crawling machine!

-He pulls himself up on everything and uses furniture to help him walk

-He is very strong!

-He loves drinking out of cups and straws

-He HATES formula but loves water with ice cubes

-He loves to be outside

-He can point!

-As soon as someone gets their keys (including mommy) he starts to wave because he knows it is time for bye bye

-When he's really tired he waves to say ni-night

-He sleeps through the night!!!! WAHOO!

-He loves to give kisses and snuggles

-He loves to go bye bye and hates being stuck in the house

-He loves going for walks

-He loves any kind of fruit(especially mangos, bananas, blueberries, watermelons and cantaloupe)

-He loves to lay in bed in the morning with mommy and wake up slow

-He loves music

-He is always happy (I sware, I'm not exaggerating!)

-He's very into cabinets (opening and closing)

-He loves hangers

-His most favorite toy is mommy's wallet

Happy Birthday Buba! We love you!!