03.27.12 - "Still got some blogging to do"

Tommy got his first wagon ride tonight. We were about three houses down the block when Angie asked if I had my camera. I didn't but ran back to the house to get it. After snapping a couple of photos, I recalled yesterday's photo of Tommy sitting at the table. Two firsts in two days. Angie was quick to point out, "you've still got some blogging to do."

03.26.12 - Table for 5

Tommy got a booster seat for his birthday so he now joins us at the table for dinner although we've yet to bring ourselves to remove the high chair from the room!

03.24.12 - Tommy's first birthday party

We celebrated Tommy's first birthday today. The theme was puppies. As always, Angie outdid herself in baking the cake.








Puppy chow snack mixed served in a water dish, of course.


Get the family together and Maddie turns shy and crawls up on Grandma Shepherd's lap. She sulked for awhile.




Those are NOT real dog treats.


Finally, after three years of hosting birthday parties, we finally figured out how to comfortably accommodate everyone in our small living room.


The birthday boy cuddles with Grandpa Greg.


Each kid gets a balloon tied to their dining room chair on their birthday. We were disappointed that Party City no longer carries the giant "1" balloon. We settled for this uninspired cupcake instead.






I think Angie was more excited about the gifts than Tommy was.


We have no idea what sparked this reaction from Gramma Karen and Savannah.


Tommy's much anticipated chair arrived. He'd been pushing Nate's around for the past month or so, which didn't make Nate very happy.


He knows just how it works.

03.22.12 - The Best of Hey, Tommy!

Our baby boy turned 1 yesterday so following bedtime we sat down on the sofa and picked our favorite photos from the past year. Click here to see it!

03.21.12 - Having fun turning one!

Today is Tommy's first birthday! He awoke this morning to his mommy and daddy singing Happy Birthday and then enjoyed blueberry pancakes for breakfast. A little later, he'll go with mommy to pick out a new pair of shoes. This photo was taken at 2:42 p.m., the exact minute he was born on this day last year. Happy birthday, Tommy! We love you!

03.20.12 - Goofaloofus

It's bedtime, so of course Tommy is all wound up for a game of peek-a-boo.

03.19.12 - Milkman

Tommy has started the transition away from formula. Tonight he had three ounces of milk mixed in with his bedtime bottle. He chugged it like he didn't even know the difference.