Happy, happy, happy birthday to you!

I think 50 cent said it best... "It's your birthday, it's your birthday... party like it's your birthday!" My baby is (almost) one (sniff sniff)! I think Thomas had an awesome first bday party! I was in full freak out mode in the morning as it was drizzling (lots) and I am kinda a control freak and this rain business wasn't part of the my party plan. But after a few prayers and a rain dance, we ended up with no rain (a little muggy but lets face it beggars can't be choosers and I'll take muggy over 12 kids jumpolin-ing in my basement any day). Lots of important visitors were here and some friends from here too. Thomas got spoiled for sure!

My friend Lori made this awesome awesome cake modeled after the Baby Einstein caterpillar. The amazing thing is I have no idea how she had time to do this- she has twin 2 year olds and a new 1 month old! Hello- a shower would be an accomplishment for me let alone making a cake!

My sister brought her jumpoline so we tried to tire the kids out before and after pumping them full of sugar! Then AJ played monster in the middle (where he strategically stood in the middle of the yard and the kids ran and screamed around him. Again, why do I buy toys???) The kiddos painted pots and then planted their (or their mom's) favorite herb to grow at home.

The real bday is on Thursday so we will celebrate again then!

boring post alert.

Just want to capture a few things from Thomas' 9 month Doctors Appt.
Weight: 21.2lbs (50th%)
Height: 29.5 (75th%)
Head: 19 (95th%! Big noggin = big brain, right!)

He is crawling all over - totally wants to walk, with help of an adult (read: broken back), ALL day. He is an AWESOME eater. Did his first wave "bye bye" to Dr. Harkness. Its so funny to watch him do things with his hands - he looks at them like, "Wow, OK, I get it, I AM moving you!" I think he signed "bottle" the other day. I am so excited that he is getting more interactive and picking up on the sign lingo. Jack is really sweet teaching him. The other day I caught Jack standing in front of Thomas' high chair signing "more." Moments like that make me melt. I love watching when they don't know you're watching!