First Birthday!

The beautiful sunrise on the day my little baby boy turned one year old. As a mom I contemplated so many different things this morning watching the sun come up over Lake Michigan on the day Ignacio came into the world a year ago. Singing Ignacio Happy Birthday. The entire time he was looking for his new favorite push toy and wanted to get down quickly to play. Enough of this staring at a candle thing while singing. Let's move people! Maybe next year the cake will be of interest! Addison sure enjoyed it though...he dug right in both hands!

What a cutie!!!




Here we are with great grandma and her new Yamaha keyboard! She played us jingle bells and America the Beautiful while the boys made circles around her. While Angel helped her figure out all the bells and whistles, Krista and I danced to the beat selection "R&B" and realized we REALLY need to get out for a night out! Ignacio is so lucky to have such a wonderful family!

Hey cousin, move over! Addison was happy to join cousin for his birthday celebration. I can already see these two in the spring zooming down the sidewalk together racing. I can imagine Ignacio's little legs going as fast as they can.

Look at Ignacio's FIRST bike! It is a Radio Flyer and he was already fascinated by how the pedals and wheels turn. I can't wait until spring to chase him around at the park. It is a perfect fit for him with a little trunk in the back to stick his favorite toy in!

A whole basket of toys from crayons to blocks to stuffed animals! Great grandma even got him a children's book entitled, "We the People" about the constitution. Mama is going to sort the toys and bring a few out at a time. That way he is never bored!

Here he is eating lunch with mama. He was tired but having SO much fun! Who needs a nap when you are turning ONE???!!

Yes, all those gifts in the corner were for him. You only have your first birthday once and the family went ALL OUT! Our car was PACKED on the way home. Great grandma had a blast just watching Ignacio go around the room playing. He is better than Fox News! Everything was so special from the thoughtful decorations to cake. Aunt Mary did a great job with the planning!

Ignacio took NINE steps in a row at my dad's house...the most ever. Such a big boy! This picture clearly depicts the three generations of that little chin and mouth!