One Year Older and Larger Too!

Felix turned one on Saturday!! I can't believe one year ago this sweet boy came into the world. This year has been an eventful year for us in many respects, but it has been the best year. Felix brings so much joy and energy into our home.

We're in full packing mode (leaving this Thursday), so we had a small celebration at home with just the three of us. And then after Felix went to bed Phil and I went out to dinner and celebrated our successful year! Here are some pics of the festivities. 

The morning of his birthday, grinning gleefully. 

Showing off his balancing skills. "Look, no hands ma!" 

He's actually taking a handful of steps at a time, but still need to gain some confidence with his balance. 

"Are these for me?"

Opening his present from Matt, Cara and the kids. 

It's a car carrier!

Grandpa and Grandma Singer sent him Zig the Big Rig. Just look at that smile, he loves it! 

I attempted orange frosting, but it turned out a bit like coral pink. Oh well! (oh and I went a little crazy with the piping.) 

By the end, the cupcake (like most of his food) landed on the floor. 

While I was getting the bath ready, Phil caught this awesome moment. Notice, his toes are pointed. Good form. 

Post-bath. 

We took Felix in for his one year appointment today. He weighed in at 25 lbs 4 oz (80th percentile) and measured 32.5" long (98th percentile). He's getting so big so fast. It seems everyday he's learning and doing new things. Here are some of the things Felix does...

- walking (only a few steps at a time)

- he says mama, dada, baba, nana (though we're not sure if he actually knows what they mean)

- he growls like a lion, which is actually pretty cute

- he "talks" to himself

- he laughs to himself

- he knows how to open the wipes case and pull out the wipes

- he's figured out how to turn on the TV (we leave it unplugged most of the time)

- he climbs inside the kitchen cupboards

- he love, love, loves to play with shoes

- he hates grass still and shivers when he touches it 

- he likes to put his toys up on a higher surface to play with them while standing up, like a chair, the couch, coffee table, the bottom stairs (but won't climb them)

- he like to wrestle with Dad

- he likes to jump, especially in his bed

- he's very curious and likes to explore

- he claps and loves it when we cheer for him

Felix is a very active little boy. A friend of mine said to me one day that Felix is a very "busy" baby. I think that's such a good word! He's very busy, always has something he's doing or wants to see. He sure does keep us on our toes, but we love every but of it. 

Happy Birthday Felix.