Where Joy Is : Nathan

Friday, April 13, 2012

1 Year Old

One year ago right now...I was in a lot of pain. :) That day was the hardest day of my life, but it was also one of the greatest, blessed, thrilling, emotional, and fulfilling days of my life! Later this evening, or early tomorrow morning, I will be posting pictures of his birthday party that we will be having tonight. Until then, here is the latest:

He knows how to throw a fit. A big one. Oh dear....
The kid is crazy. He giggles. He screams. He crawls like he's been let out of a canon (aka - fast), his expressions are priceless, and his personality is just hysterical!
When we say, "Nathan, clap!" he claps. When we say, "Nathan, where is your nose?" he puts his hand on his face (almost...almost). When we say, "Blow kissses!" he pats his mouth like he's making an Indian noise. When we ask for a kiss, he gives us one. He's learning so much, so fast. And it's precious!
He LOVES Sadie, our dog. They play. They fight. They chase each other. They lay on top of one another. It's precious. Dogs are fun.
He says, "Dadda," "Momma," "deeedeee" (which I think is Sadie), and "uh oh."
Favorite foods are currently: avocados, apple and cinnamon breakfast bars, breakfast cookies, carrots cookies, ice cream, purple hull peas, pinto beans, crackers, okra, Cheetos, hamburgers, french fries, yogurt, biscuits, eggs, and steak. Yes...steak.
Nathan loves music. He dances. He "sings." And he grins. He is happiest n the car when music is playing.
He loves people. :)
He now has FOUR teeth! Two on the bottom, and two on the top.
His sleeping is wonderful. It was rough for a while when he had the flu. But now he is back to sleeping all night and taking one long nap and one quick nap during the day.
Nathan loves to be outside! Grant and I got him a small kiddie-pool for his birthday (Shhh!!) and I cannot wait to put him in there!

Now, pictures!

Family pic in revival

Watching bull riding with Marmee and great-grandma

Cuddling with aunt Noel

Maybe he was too hungry?... :)

"Nutella! It's SO good!!!!!" hehe

Daddy holding his sweet baby, sick with the flu. :(

Smiling for mommy

Watching Pops play guitar

Playing with Sadie

Resurrection Sunday

With his buddy: Aunt Cici

The two musketeers :)

Me and my kids! :)

Birthday picture!

I....am....ONE....YEAR....OLD!!!

Hard to believe....

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Eleven Months Old

Next month, we will be celebrating Nathan's 1st birthday. I am so excited about the party and have been planning it for months! --my planning post to come directly after the party. However, I'm experiencing a pain in my momma-heart about my little baby growing up. Mmm. He's so much fun and so very sweet!

Here is the latest. :)

He can stand up without pulling up now. He's so proud. :)
He loves to eat. His favorite foods are currently: bread (biscuits, muffins, rolls, breadsticks...), yogurt, juice, scrambled eggs, sausage, Cheetos, oatmeal breakfast cookies, french fries, chicken, and hamburger meat. He doesn't like veggies much, so I will either juice them or sneak them in various meals (like stew or soup). It works.
He will crawl to me and say, "Momm-ma-ma-ma-ma-mmmm-ma." ....and I melt.
When Grant comes home from work, Nathan....freaks.....out! It's hysterical.
He enjoys being in the kitchen with me when I'm cooking. He will play with measuring cups and plastic containers....or try to crawl up my leg.
Nathan loves music. :) He gets it honestly.
His favorite things to watch are Veggie Tales and Little Einsteins. :)
Bathtime is WAY fun! He loves splashing and playing with his toys and chewing on the washcloth.
His sleeping is just excellent. Due to teething, he skipped naps for about a week and was restless, but now he is back on schedule and I can tell he is feeling much better.
Nathan loves going outside!!! Grant will take him out to feed the dogs and we pull him in his wagon from time to time. When the weather is nice and warm, I will often take him on a walk or spread a blanket on the grass to play.