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!