Ian's first birthday party

Ian started pushing this around on his birthday.  I forgot we had it.  By the time he tried it out, he was getting around like a pro.  Turning corners and making three point turns. He was  loving it and did not want to stop.   

We had a little party for him on Sunday.  He was a little overwhelmed.  When it was time for cake he did not want to touch it.  Breah finally stuck some frosting in his mouth.  That made him scream, but then he ate some more. 

 

 He liked this fun car.  Anjie and her family came.  Jordan and Karissa too.  And, of course all the grandparents!

 

 

a little bit by clare

I am really bad about writting down the funny things my kids say and do.  But here are a few I had to write down from Clarissa:

She is really loving the movie "Aristocats" lately.  But she calls it "The rest of the cats".

We were driving down the road when Clare asked a very random question.  She said, "Can you talk when you poop?"  I actually had to think about that one.  It made me laugh trying to answer her.

Clare loves to sing.  Her sisters always want to listen to their music.  One song she was singing the other day was "I love you like a love song, baby." After singing it over and over, she stopped and asked, "Is Ian a love song baby?"

She calls Ian "big buddy".

Anyone that comes to play are our "new sisters".  And if Breah is being mean to her, she will yell, "I am not going to be your sister anymore!"

I asked her something and she answered, "I told you a million times!"

Ian is one year old!

Today is Ian's First Birthday!  It is amazing how fast time goes when you are looking back on it!  I need to remind myself of that everyday!

He is totally a mamma's boy. He will push Collin away and then lay his head on my shoulder right after. Awww! He loves to push cars along the hard wood floor. He loves throwing balls. He loves being tickled. He loves peek-a-boo. He loves nursing. He loves to be rocked. He loves playing with my hair. If he cannot reach mine, he will play with his little bit he can grab. Or even pull on his eyelashes. He doesn't like the car seat. He doesn't like to take naps. He doesn't like very much food.  His favorite would have to be avocados and Greek yogurt.  He likes to climb stairs. He has figured out how to go down, but still cannot turn around. He likes opening all the cupboards. If a bathroom door is open he races for it. He loves phones, especially Collin's ear piece. He can cruise along the furniture and let go, standing for a minute. He loves looking out the window. He doesn't like strangers, especially babysitters. He likes the girls to play with him.  He is very patient with all of them.

 

It is another experience having a baby with older kids that can help.  Not that it has been much easier, because he is a high maintenance baby.  But, because all the baby stuff is so exciting to the older kids.  They love to old his hands and help him walk.  They love to feed him.  They want to hold him all the time.  Now that he can move, he pushes them away more often.  They like to help him in the bath tub.  They play peek-a-boo, cars, ball, and dance with him.  I am grateful for all the extra help.  And I love to see the joy he can bring to his sisters. I love when they get excited about the things he does.  It is a ton of fun.  We all love him so much!  I am very grateful for all the events that took place a year ago today. It still makes me happy to read about Ian's Birth Day!

 

Addi is SIX!!!!!!

 

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