Happy Birthday, Mommy!

We helped Mommy celebrate her birthday this weekend and I gave her lots of kisses!  Her birthday was on Saturday, but she celebrated all weekend long.

First, Uncle Grant and Aunt Kelly came over on Friday so that Mommy and Daddy could go out to dinner with some friends.  I like Grant and Kelly!  Oh, and Aunt Kelly made a cake for Mommy, complete with (well, we won't say how many) candles!

Then, me and Daddy had a boy's day on Saturday, as Mommy had a girl's day (chick flick, then chocolate fondue) with several girlfriends.  We didn't get into too much trouble!

I usually go to sleep after church on Sunday, but I decided I would stay awake yesterday so that we could go out to eat with Grandaddy and Grandmommy.  We had Central BBQ!  It was hard, but I did it just for Mommy!

Last night, after I finished dinner, Daddy was officially in charge of me.  Why?  Well, Mommy had a big night planned, with both the Golden Globe Awards and Return to Cranford (PBS Classic) on.  I didn't want to let Mommy go, though, but relented when Daddy promised that we would read my Puff book for bedtime.

This morning, I let Mommy sleep in until 7:30, then let her nod off for a short nap a few minutes ago.

And it's finally warming up here, so we're heading up to the zoo!  Uncle Grant is  coming with us.  This, too, is part of Mommy's birthday, as she has been missing our trips of late.  (We did make a trip with Michael the other day, though.)

So, we love you, Mommy!  And we hope you had the happiest of all birthdays!

Big Day

Today was a busy day, full of family and friends and fun!

First, me and Mommy played so Daddy could get some sleep. Once, I crawled up into bed with Daddy and tried to wake him up, but he was out cold.

We were planning to go to Aunt Cathy's house for lunch and swimming, but the weather did not cooperate. Aunt Cathy called to say that she didn't think I needed to be out in the pouring rain. She and Ms Joan were in midtown and could just stop by to see me. So, Mommy made lunch for everyone, to go with the peach cobbler she was making with the peaches Pa and Mema picked in Georgia. And we had good times.

After they left, me and Daddy let Mommy take a nap. We played, then I took a nap, and then we played some more. Finally, I went and woke Mommy up.

Then, Grandmommy called. She and Grandaddy were in midtown and wanted to stop by for a short visit before heading home for dinner. So, we played and read books. They brought mail for me, a birthday card from Aunt Johnna and Uncle Pat that I just loved. It had Sesame Street folks on it and I had to show it to everyone several times.

All in all, a good day.

New Photos!

Guess what. For my birthday, cousin Jamie upgraded the Flickr account, which means that there will be no more waiting for the month to end to add new photos. How cool is that!?!

Photos are being uploaded as I type. Lots of them, too.

So, check out the Flickr page.

Party, Etc

I had a nice party and want to thank everyone who helped me celebrate my first birthday. I got so many presents, which you know is great. But it also made me happy to see so many good friends and family members celebrating my first year alive.

I'm sorry I didn't feel so good. I promise, I'm usually not fussy like that. But I've been taking antibiotics to get over my sick. Plus, I really have never had that many people over before.

If you weren't there, I'll get pictures up soon. I promise. So, check back in a day or two.

But you should know that Mommy made the coolest cake and cupcakes ever. I didn't even want to destroy them! She made a big Cookie Monster and little Cookie Monsters with half cookies in their mouths. She used Aunt Sara's icing recipe, which is sinful, but I'm not sure if even Aunt Sara the artist could make Cookie Monster like Mommy. My Mommy is the best!

Aunt Cathy made some yummy looking punch, but, for some reason, nobody would let me have any. But Aunty Cathy did keep telling me not to worry because she would introduce me to Vodka one day. I don't know what that means, but it sure sounds fun.

And Pacher made these wonderful spring rolls and desert egg rolls. She just started her own business called The Little Egg Roll Shop and you should totally give her some money in exchange for some tasty treats. Check her out here. The site's still under construction, but you can see a picture and get her email there.

What else did we have? Oh, that's right. Pickles! Of course, we had pickles. Mommy even made cards, with the 'Sour Pickles' having a sour-faced picture of me and the 'Sweet Pickles' having a sweet-faced picture of me. How cute is that!?!

Birthday

Can you believe I had to get shots on my birthday?!?! How mean is that? But I'm a big boy and didn't cry...much. I am a big boy: 31 in long and 24 lb 5 oz. Also, the doctor's office has this really cool fish tank. I just love to yell and bang on the glass and make funny faces at the fishes.

After we got home, Daddy turned my carseat around. Yep, I now face forward! And it's so much fun, too. I just laughed and giggled. You people have been holding out on me, not letting me see what's going on. I know now and there's no going back.

We went to Memphis Pizza Cafe for my birthday tonight with Aunt Cathy and Grandmommy. It's my favorite! It's way better than those other pizza places where kids celebrate their birthdays.

I opened presents from Mommy and Daddy. And I got a fun ball that bounces everywhere, an Anamalz elephant, and two books. You know how I love books. Well, I got Ten Little Elvi, as an homage to Memphis and the King, and that great classic, Where the Wild Things Are.

Oh, Oh, Oh!!! And I got to eat a cupcake! Sweet! White cake with vanilla icing, from our neighborhood bakery/cafe, Cafe Eclectic. It was some kind of yummy!

But I was so tuckered out after my big day. I fell asleep on the way home from dinner, even though it was over an hour earlier than usual.

I'll get picture up soon of my birthday dinner.

Birthday Morning

As you know, today is my very 1st birthday. Too bad the weather is all gloomy.

And, when I woke up today, I found a Laugh & Learn musical table! We have one at school that I like, so I knew just what to do.

Mommy and Daddy let me have my big present first thing. The rest of their presents have to wait until dinner with Grandmommy and Aunt Cathy at my favorite place to eat, Memphis Pizza Cafe. Ultimate Cheese, here I come!

Here's a picture of me playing with my fun table, as well as another of me getting dressed for school.

One Year Ago...

One year ago, I was in Mommy's tummy at Emory-Crawford Long Hospital about to meet the world. I didn't come out until the next morning, though.

Mommy is baking banana muffins so that all my friends at school can celebrate my birthday with me tomorrow. And, today, we went birthday shopping. But don't worry because I slept through most of it and then played with Daddy, ignoring all the fun stuff Mommy had for me. I didn't want to spoil my big day.

Also, I got this cool Pop Art book in the mail from my friends, Avery and Zoe (and Aunt Sara and Uncle Mike). We go way back--all the way to when I was born.

Happy Birthday, Grandaddy!

Grandaddy's birthday is this week, but he'll be out of town. (He'll be back for my party next Sunday, though!)

So, let's all say, "Happy Birthday, Grandaddy!"

I bet no one can guess what I got him.

If you think you can, do tell. Reply with all guesses and the winner will get...well, the satisfaction of knowing she/he knows me well enough to know what I would get my Grandaddy.

School's (Almost) Out

It's the weekend!

And that means I only have one more week before school is out. After that, me and Mommy are staying home again.

In other news, the mail carrier brought me birthday presents today. My friends, Naomi and Fay (and Aunt Sarah and Uncle Dan), sent two books about friends. Immediately, we had to read them over and over and over again. And, few days ago, I got book from a lady at church. I just love to read.

The past couple days were fun, too, because Daddy finished his training program and has had more time to play.