Cousins

Dearest Joshua David~

Hello cutie pie!  How does it feel to be one year old?  ;-)

After such a busy day yesterday, we took it easy today.  You slept well last night and we actually ended up sleeping in a little, which was good since we all needed some rest.   You were still congested, and my allergies were really acting up, so we all just played in the bonus room in the morning.  You took a little nap, so daddy and I napped on the big couch too!  By lunch time though, we were at Gigi's house for some more birthday fun.

Your (Great) Aunt Beth, cousin Charlie, and Lois were in town for the State Fair.  Since Stephanie is working this week in one of the booths, Charlie is staying with his Nana .... (Great) Aunt Beth.  Since they were still in town, we got to go over there and visit.  We all ate lunch there and you got to play with Charlie!  You two were cute together!  ;-)

Then, you got to open more birthday presents from people!  You've gotten so many toys from people .... but you kept wanting to chew on the cards.  :-P  You also got to see Gigi, Grandpa Jim, and Uncle James.

Afterward, we went to the grocery store to pick up a few items.  You were on my back in the baby carrier.  When we got home, daddy and I took out all your new toys and set them up for you to play with.  There are only a few we haven't opened yet because we forgot to get batteries, but we'll get those for you soon so you can play! 

You're still doing well with eating from a spoon, but we're still working on the solid foods like cheerios and baby crackers.  

Tomorrow is going to be a pretty busy day .... you have your one year pediatric appointment at 8:30am, then we have an OB appointment for Peanut at 10:30am, and finally you have your physical therapy appointment at 12:30pm!  I hope you do well tomorrow with the pediatric appointment .... you're going to get a few shots and your blood drawn.  I have the tylenol already packed in the diaper bag.  :-P  

Sleep tight little one!

I love you!

~Mommy