Saturday, August 21, 2010

Happy 1st Birthday Ari!



We can hardly believe a year has past our little man has grown so fast!!
Happy Birthday Bubba!

At just a year old he is:
  • Saying and recognizing Dada
  • He waves bye bye when Daddy's putting on his tie for work
  • Gives big loves and kisses
  • Has been cruising along the furniture since 9 months old
  • Holds his hand up to his ear and says "hello"(with or without a phone)
  • Saying "uh-oh"
  • Talks and texts on Mommies phone
  • Put sunglasses up to his eyes
  • Claps his hands when he's proud of himself (which is all the time)
  • Has taken 2 steps. He's very cautious and as soon as he realizes he's standing, he sits.
  • Signs and says "more"
  • Recognizes dog and fish
  • Dances to music
  • He points at things he wants
  • He shares his food with us
  • Finds humor in almost anything Momma does, especially her "Tickling Spider"
Ari you are such a happy boy, you love swinging on the swings, pulling all your books off the shelf, tapping on your laptop (like daddy), "talking" on the phone and playing in your hiding corner. I don't know of a more laid back kid, I love every minute I get to spend with you. I love you Little Bird!


I can hardly believe this was Ari just one year ago


Silly boy!

...just look at him now!


"Best Carrot Cake" (recipe courtesy of Morgan Larsen)thank you!


Ari really didn't know what to think of it all, the Happy Birthday song, clapping and cameras flashing. He's so used to begging for cake off our plates. What's with the sudden special treatment guys?!


He finally started poking at it after this


"Hello"







5 comments:

Ashley said...

Of course, this is nothing you don't already know, but that little guy is SO special! Looks like it was a pretty fun birthday!

(Did you do those decorations yourself, Mom? They're awesome!)

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday Ari! He looks so much bigger than when you were here! Hope all is well!

Stephanie said...

heather the cake turned out so cute! you did a great job. happy birthday to ari! he is such an awesome kid! love you!

Unknown said...

Is he really a year old? Where has the time gone? We miss you guys so much and it's so amazing to watch little Ari (even from afar) growing up!

Teresa said...

Beautiful pictures! What a sweet post and great birthday bash!