Guess Who turned 1? Baby Aaron did. So now are we supposed to call him 'Toddler Aaron'. Nah. We'll stick with baby aaron for a bit longer.
At 1 year old, he is pushing walking toys, but not standing or walking on his own just yet. I really think he can, but he's too cautious. Which isn't a bad thing, really. Hopefully it means slightly less injury if he waits until he knows he won't topple.
He is 'talking' a lot. He's a jabber mouth for sure. He signs - fish, all done, ball, bird and says - momma, daddy, hi kitty (which is now 'hi /t/', celia, uh oh, papa, and we heard him attempt 'grandma' a couple times. I know there are more words too.
For his birthday, we knew he didn't like cake and his most favorite thing is chocolate chip cookies. I had every intent to make them from scratch like I do almost every week, but time escaped me and we bought the pre-made dough from Papa Murphy's (they have awesome cookie dough anyway, so I wasn't sad). Papa made smoked pulled pork for the party and we had coleslaw, baked beans, and some other appetizers.
Our guests were Grandma and Papa Maus, Aunt Angy, Uncle Russ, Lauren and Sam, and our friends Matt and Nicky. IT was small, but it was nice. We even put a candle in Aaron's birthday cookie.
The weather was nice so we could be outside for dinner and his cookie ceremony. He cried a bit when we all sang to him. Nicky and Matt bought him an outfit and Grandma and Grandpa Velicer gave him some money for his birthday (and a couple weeks earlier we had his baby dedication at church) so we put it towards a bike seat and helmet so we can all go bike riding. I have pictures of that to load into my computer too.
And at Aaron's 1 year appointment he weighed 19 lbs 4oz and 30 inches long. The Dr was impressed with his speech and said he was speaking at about an 18 month level for some things. Nicholas and Celia weren't talking as much as him at this age. Just funny how every child is different and meets their milestones in their own time.
Happy Birthday baby!
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It was a fun time. Baby Aaron is a awesome grandson.
ReplyDeleteCute! Can't believe he is one now. Good call on the cookie instead of a cake, it looks like he LOVED it!
ReplyDeleteLove the pout lip and the chubby cheeks!! Sure wish he could come to Florida and visit his favorite Aunt Joni!!
ReplyDeleteThe year has gone so fast! Not sure why ha ha ha ha!
ReplyDeleteLove you Aaron--you're such a sweet boy.
Gabe is two and he still is my baby! lol :) Aaron is the sweetest little boy! :) I still remember how he was smiling at me during the dedications! so sweet! :) It sounds like he had a great party!! :) They grow up so fast!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Time really is moving FAST, isn't it? I am so happy to hear that he's doing great with speech and language. ;) And I'm also drooling for chocolate chip cookies now, too!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to believe he is one already. Happy Birthday Aaron!
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