Justin and I took off work today, and Papa and Grammy were still in town for the morning. We had a big day planned for the birthday boy!
After breakfast, we opened a present from Mommy and Daddy.
Then we headed outside for a ride in James’ present from Grammy and Papa! (It was very exciting when we noticed Lynyrd came along!)
The weather was cold and misty – yuck. But we bundled up and managed to have a great day, much of which was outside. The party must go on for a first birthday, right?
After a lap around the block, we brought the party back inside.
James napped, Grammy and Papa got on the road, then Justin and I took James to the park for the very first time!
He. absolutely. loved. it.
The slide was damp, and he’s not mobile enough to play on his own so, all we did was swing. But he couldn’t have been happier doing anything else.
Then, we moved on to different swings! He loved it so much, he would just close his eyes, put his head back, and feel the wind on his face. (He has always loved the wind.)
My sweet baby James.
We swapped some hugs and kisses and then, headed to DiPrato’s for lunch.
At lunch, we let James chew on some fried pita chips. What greasy fingers wouldn’t clap for that?
When we got home, we took it easy for a little while then, we went outside to play in the backyard. James walked on his own back and forth to Mommy and Daddy three or four steps at a time. He is still very unsteady, but you can see in his eye that he is ready to do it.
Then, he and Justin played on the slide.
After dinner, James had a birthday cupcake. It was clearly a familiar taste. With smeared spaghettios still on his face from dinner, he dug right in.
I love the joy the simplicities of our day brought. I appreciate that innocence, as I know it doesn’t last forever.
Happy Birthday, Baby (Toddler!?) James. Mommy and Daddy love you so much. We had the best day and the best year with you.
*This is our day in detail, but I’m going to do another 12 month blog. :)
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