What an exciting month and a half it's been! I'll do my best to recap it all, but suffice to say the biggest event was our son turning a whopping 1 YEAR OLD! Holy smokes, buddy! I can't believe it's already come and gone so quickly. Katie did a fantastic job planning and making it all go smoothly. Thank you to all who attended and for all the amazing gifts. I swear he has played with each and every piece received with great abandonment. I'll do my best to upload a video of Daniel "eating" his cupcake (I put eating in quotations because it looked more similar to a mother bear protecting her cubs in her arms lest a predator might steal one).
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| No one's touching that cupcake, but him. |
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| Playing with his bud, Isaiah |
Daniel also had some shots and a checkup for his one year appointment. He was rocking the high percentages still. He's just a dense dude. I truly believe my left wrist is injured from frequent liftings. Thank heavens he walks...
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| So many kiddies. |
My best friend, William, his wife, Lucy and spawn, Isaiah were also in town for a short time so we took advantage of their time through copious gaming and hanging. It's always a joy spending time with the Norths.
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| Best buds and children. |
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| Kevin inspiring our son. |
Some of Daniel's favorite games right now are "Crazy Curtains" and "Phone". Crazy curtains consists of Daniel...playing in the curtains...I guess that's about it. Makes for great Peek-a-boo! It's also quite easy for me after a long day because I can play it with my feet kicked up in the rocking chair. Some call it lazy...I call it.............."Phone" on the other hand is just Daniel picking up any holdable object and holding it up to his ear (actually BEHIND it to be honest) and saying something that resembles "hello". He uses phones most often, but also remotes, phone chargers, baby monitors, shoes, stuffed animals, plastic cups, and I'm sure banana at one time (who am I kidding, it'd never make it past his mouth without being digested).
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| A rousing game of "Crazy Curtains" |
Daniel's also been learning to use forks, spoons, and restrain. We've been giving him pieces of toast or large pieces of bananas and rather than inhaling the entire pieces, he has actually been taking smaller bites (this is all under close supervision mind you as he has eating habits similar to that of a duck). He's recognizing items such as our phones, toy balls, and books. We can say "bring me that" and he'll bring what we ask for. It's quite nice (and helps with my laziness).
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| Seriously...male modeling might be in the cards. |
It's been an amazing year plus some. We have the best family and friends in the world and I'm so thankful we've been able to share this journey together. If only people were able to be blessed as much as I am, the world would hopefully be a happier place. We love you so much, Daniel. We didn't think life could get much better til' you came along and as cliché as it sounds, we can't imagine ever living without you.
"You are my angel, my darling, my star and I'll love you forever...and my love will find you, wherever you are."
"I love you through and through...yesterday, today, and tomorrow too."
