Thanksgiving Weekend 2011

First of all, here are a few pictures of Nico and Liam that I promised to post.  They really enjoyed each other!

Hopefully, Nico will visit again soon.

Now then, on Thanksgiving we headed to Montpelier to Uncle Randy and Aunt Mindy's house.  It was a lovely couple of days and the weather was wonderful!

Liam enjoyed most of his time outside running free.

He loves being outside.

This one is my favorite.  I love the barn in the background.

Eventually, we headed back inside when the Ives arrived to do some visiting.  Here is Uncle Kyle and Aunt Lauren with little Anderson (who is looking at his momma)

Lauren and Mindy cooking our wonderful feast.

Anderson had fun being naked.  He is super cute and sweet for those of you who don't know.

This boy got hungry before dinner so he ate a little earlier than the rest of us.

Chris, Liam, and Grandma

After our lovely meal, Liam checked out Anderson.

The next day is was BEAUTIFUL outside, so we all gathered out in the sitting area and enjoyed it.

Liam and daddy checking out the fire.

Anderson, Grandpa Randy, and Michelle

Daddy and Liam hanging in the hammock.

The Grandmas and their grand-babies.  (As you can see one of them doesn't sit still very well)

Aunt Lauren and Anderson sporting their sunglasses.

We came home Friday evening and then Saturday morning we soaked up our last few hours with G&G Casson before they left.  That evening we decided to head into Old Town Alexandria and check out the Christmas tree. Liam is sprinting towards his daddy in this one.

Liam and Daddy.

Mommy and Liam.  He loved just getting to run around.

When we got home he found a Honeycrisp apple we bought at the Farmer's Market.  He was digging it!

I also finished Liam's last book.  It's his 9-12 month album and you can check it out here. You may have to scroll down and look to the right of the screen.  Enjoy!

More Birthday

On Liam's birthday we went to the airport to pick up G&G Casson.  We all laid around the house and watched Liam play (they had a red eye flight and I had to go to work that night).  Here is Liam reading with his grandpa.

Once Chris got home from work we let Liam open his presents.  He is really good at understanding the idea of opening gifts which makes me excited for Christmas!

So focused

His new guitar from Beth, Geoff, & Gavin

Then we sang "Happy Birthday"

and he ate some cake!

He did a much better job eating some than he did at his birthday party.

Today we had Liam's one year appointment.  He is 21.3 oz and 30 1/2 inches long.  He currently says Hi, mama, and dada.  He has attempted other words but no clear understanding.  He loves to show off his belly button and dance lately.  He also has been making a lot of facial expressions, especially his scrunchy face.  I'll try and find a picture soon.  He loves to climb on everything, enjoys reading his books, loves his stuffed dog Goldie, plays with any type of ball, and he still likes his walker.  He enjoys eating avocado, grapes, strawberries, peas, cheese, chicken nuggets, and bread.  He has 12 teeth now and is still working on a couple. Liam sleeps through the night here and there, but not consistently.  He LOVES to go outside and play.  He also likes finding sticks to pick up and walk around with.  He is an absolute joy and so much fun at this age. 

One Year Old!

Liam,

I can't believe you are one year old today!  We have loved you since before you were even born. You have been an absolute joy to to all those around you and have the sweetest, happiest personality.  

One year ago you were born.  You were so alert and observant from the minute you came out.

Here you are as a sweet day-old baby.

We brought you home on Thanksgiving day and it was one of the best days of our lives.

On your way to your 2 week appointment and you just kept on growing.

One month old

2 months old

3 months old

4 months old

5 months old

6 months old

7 months old

8 months old

9 months old

10 months old

11 months old

1 YEAR OLD

This has been a wonderful year and we are so blessed to have you as our precious boy.  We can't wait to  watch you continue to grow and learn in the many years to come.  We love you! 

Mom & Dad