Happy Birthday, Little Boy

We decided to throw a party for the Big #1.  It was quite an adventue, but

Poor little guy, got sick about an hour before the party and threw up.  I thought he just gagged on his milk, but I didn't think he was actually sick.  Well, guests arrived and Owen threw up all over the entry.  What a welcome gift to our family who made the trip.  We did the pizza thing, the present thing (Owen was not lacking for any presents) and the 1st bday cake thing.  The cake thing didn't quite go as expected. I think Owen was a little overwhelmed with attention and not feeling good didn't help.  He didn't dig in like I had hoped, instead he cried because we were making him.  He got a little frosting on his hands and didn't want anything to do with it after that.  After we gave up and cleaned him up, that's when he decided to shove his foot into the cake, atta boy.  The celebration was great, and we were so grateful to our family to coming and being a part of his special day.

The sick thing, turned out to be real.  The next day, his actual birthday, was a doozy.  Between all the throwing up and fevers, it turned out to be not that fun of a day (well actually, not that fun of the next week and a half.)  I had no idea a flu could last that long...

The Fastest Year of My Life

I can't believe it:

From this:

To This: 

It's been a whole year since Owen officially joined our family.  I can't believe how fast this year has gone.  This little guy has changed everything for us and we absolutely love it.  I can't even imagine my life without him and I constantly think to myself "what did I used to do? and what did I used to have to talk about?"  It seems like Owen is our whole world.  He's no longer my baby, but my little boy.  It's been so fun seeing him learn and grow and be so proud of his accomplishments.  I love this little boy more than anything and I'm so grateful everyday that I get to be his mom.  What an incredible blessing he is for me and Bart.  Some of my favorite things about little O:

• His enthusiasm and excitement.  He shows so much expression in his face, I just love it. 
• His curiosity.  (he definitely takes after his good pal George)
• how he and Bart play, Bart knows just how to get him giggling and it's adorable.  Those two are already have something special going on and there total buddies. 
• How he walks, it's kinda like a waddle to help him keep his balance.
• His little belly and skinny legs.  Bart says it looks like 2 little toothpicks making there way down the hall. 
• His smile with his funny little teeth.
• I love it when he wants me to pick him up or just plain wants you. 
• Last night he started to cry while he was asleep so I went in to check on him and started tickling his back, he LOVED it.  Anytime I'd move my hand to be done, he'd grab it and put it back.  It made my night.

I'm so grateful for our family and this incredible blessing that we have.  I'm such a lucky girl.

Family Pictures

Courtesy of Kasey... I love them!!!

A Little Gorilla

Our friends found these cool gloves at Costco that they got for their little boy, so we had them get some for Owen as well.  They zip up and go all the way up to the elbow to be sure to keep them warm.  Owen loves to get them on and play.  It's so funny and I think he looks like a little gorilla in thm. 

Curious George and the The Man in the Yellow Hat

Happy Halloween

"New & Improved"

Bart and Owen revamped the original "ride" to add a little more speed... The new ride consists of Owen snug in the laundry basket and a belt tied around the handle. This is now what cruises by me, all around the house & I'm amazed at how much speed they've picked up.

When the Ride is over, Bart swings him into a "park" position in front of the TV & Owen then enjoys a "Drive-in-Movie"