Happy Birthday Derek!

This was Derek's birthday party on his actual birthday.

This was the front of the invite.

 This was on the back

We just had close family and friends come over and enjoy some food and cupcakes together.

At this point Derek isn't walking yet but walks well holding on to things

He got many things but one of them was this helmet. He'll be able to go on bike rides with daddy now. YEAH!

Birthday Party #1

When my mom found out that I was only having a birthday dinner for Derek's first birthday, she decided to throw a big party for him. It was a swim party with most of my dad's family. It was a great turn out, and Derek had a lot of fun as well.

 I loved this banner Rosy made!

 Derek loves the pool, it was a perfect day for it too!

 He enjoyed digging into his cake, and it was his first time having cake ever!

 Pinata time!!

I loved how everyone got up to grab the candy that fell from the pinata, I guess we don't have a lot of kids in the family

 Here's Derek with his presents. He's a happy boy :)

It was such a hot day but it was fun. A big thanks to my mom and Rosy for an awesome day for Derek!

One-Year-Old Derek

The day arrived much too quick, Derek is one-year-old today. I can't believe he's been in our family for a whole year. We've been so blessed to have him in our lives. He's has added more happiness and joy to our lives. It's is definitely difficult sometimes to be a parent and but it is a blessing better than any other. Derek is just such a perfect son for us and I couldn't feel more grateful to my Heavenly Father for allowing us to be his parents. Derek's at a point where he explores and learns so much, it's amazing to see how quickly he learns. Some things I want to remember about him at this time in his life are:

-He's such a happy baby, he smiles a whole lot!
-He loves to look under any table.
-He endures the many trips to the stores as his mama coupons.
-He still loves bathtime.
-He wakes up once at night (I finally get a good night sleep).
-He only has the two bottom teeth, but not for long. I totally thought he'd be getting another one today.
-He not nursing anymore (not even at night).
-He drinks everything from a sippy cup now, no more bottles either.
-Since he does miss his bottle, he takes a pacifier a little more these days. (he was so close to not using it anymore)
-He walks along the walls, always holding on to things but not on his own. He does stand pretty good now.
-He loves zuchinni
-He very alert, he hears every siren outside and everydog barking.
-He loves our dogs Fender and Piston.
-He loves to go up the stairs, he can't go back down though.
-Eats all kinds of foods, even spicy foods (well, not too spicy)
-He loves stroller rides.
-He falls asleep in the car a lot now.
-He loves to bang on the guitar as it's connected to the amp, and loves to bang on the piano, but doesn't like when I play anymore for he wants my attention on him and not on the piano.
-Wears 9 mos clothes and 12 mos.
-Can say "more." As in he wants more food.
-He loves to hear daddy on the phone ( I'm going to have to take a video and post it, it's too cute)
- I love that when he's playing by himself he'll grab a book and babbling as if he's reading.He still enjoys books.
That's all for now if I think of more I need to add them so I can always look back and remember.

This was today at his little birthday party. He had a cupcake for the first time!

First Real Haircut

Derek's hair was getting too wild. It looks just ok in this picture but there were some days when we couldn't tame it. We've trimmed it twice before but it wasn't much, we decided it was time for the clippers.

So this is Derek right before his haircut.

 This is right after the haircut, not too shabby!

He looks so much older now!