Everett is One!

Our baby is one. Our baby is ONE! I can't believe it... I also can't help myself but post about his first birthday before going back and doing catch-up. This happy, easy going, observant, curious, brow-furrowing, used-to-be-snuggly-until-he-recently-got-squirmy, smiley baby has brought so much happiness to our lives. Though it's only been a year, I can't imagine life without him. It's funny how that works.

12 Month Stats:
Height: 30 in (54th percentile)
Weight: 20 lbs 2 oz (30th percentile)
Head Circumference: 47.5 cm (86th percentile)

Tricks

-Says Mama, Dada, Ella, more (and signs it), and uh-oh

-Cruising around, walking holding onto furniture and fingers

-Climbing on everything

-Mimicking... (especially moving his head up and down and side to side when others do)

-Pointing

-Clapping on cue

-Waving

Likes

-Ella, as well anything Ella is playing with or using

-Banging things together-- the louder the better

-Head banging to music, and bouncing along when he's standing

-The play kitchen (lots of banging possibilities)

-Peek-a-boo (a.k.a. "Where's Everett?... There he is!)

-The dog bowls, fridge, on top of Ella's bed, the bathroom, our shower, and other places he generally shouldn't be

-On a similar note, escaping out the front door whenever possible

-Putting everything in his mouth

-Baby Swim Class-- loves going under water and splashing

-Little Hands!

-Jackson

Dislikes

-Diaper changes

-Sitting still for very long

-Being locked out of the kitchen by baby gates

This sweet boy has our hearts. Bonus: he's hilarious ;)

Unfortunately, Everett caught some sort of stomach bug the week of his birthday, causing him to be sick on the actual day. Thank goodness he recovered in time to party with lots of friends and family at Burton Park, where we hosted Ella's first birthday bash two years ago. We celebrated him with pizza, salads, cake, and drinks. It was super relaxed at picnic tables and on blankets, and kids ran around like crazy. Everett is a lucky little boy to have so many wonderful people in his life. I soaked up how blessed we are as a family that day. So happy, so fun!

We also had some special time with Marie/Nana, as she came up for the long weekend to be with us and participate in Everett's birthday. Besides being an amazing help after a long few days/nights with a sick baby and restless big sister, we had quality time at home together and a fun Sunday taking the train to Burlingame to walk around and enjoy a delicious lunch outside.

Eggless Smashing Cake :)

He got the hang of it. Haha!

"Girls, show us your powers!"