Turner Turns 1!

Happy Birthday Turner! Turner's first birthday was December 4th and we had a BIG party on December 5th. It was great. Turner got a big ball-pit from us and that was a big hit at the party... soon after he got his present he learned (and says at least 80 times a day!) the word 'ball'.

When Turner got his cake he immediately put his hands in it and put his hands in his eyes. Then we had to evacuate a screaming Turner from his high-chair, wash him off and try again! The second time around was much much better and he really liked it. Because I didnt want him to get any more frosting in his eyes I gave him a spoon and he ate his cake like such a little gentleman.

Turner had quite the audience!

On the day of his birthday we went shopping and Turner found the 'ball' pit at the store! He just cant get enough!

As of today he is standing a lot - but still not quite walking. He says a bunch of words including his favorites of the week 'ball' , 'shoe' and 'tree' (learned shortly after our Christmas tree was put up :). We are gearing up for a great family Christmas and hope to be a little more on top of the postings! Funny how you have less time with a 1 year old than with a newborn (and with a newborn you swear you dont have time for anything!)

Its been a truly amazing year, we are so blessed and grateful that our amazing son is happy and healthy. He makes us laugh every day and on his first birthday we just cant believe how fast the year went by - everyone tells you it goes to fast and you dont believe them until you blink and the first year is gone!