Kawasaki

August 3

For Micahel's first birthday, Grandma got him his little Kawasaki. Tonight was the first time we put him on it. We were so excited. I waited for Mike to get home from work and then we watched him on the driveway. It amazed me how he knew right away to push and hold that little red button and he was off!! He drove right over into the neighbors yard!! The entire time he drove the Kawasaki he kept looking back at us...he hardly watched where he was going!!

Swinging with Daddy

August 3

Tonight, after Mike finished hanging the swing, we put him in it for his first ride. He loved it!! The higher I pushed him the more he would laugh. Grandma and MiMi both get nervous when they see how high we push him, but that is how he loves it. He is such a little thrill seeker!!


The other picture is here because it is one of the only pictures where you can see Michael's teeth. He now has 8 teeth but you can hardly ever see them in pictures!!

Michael's Tree Swing

August 3

For Michael's birthday, Mike and I got him a bucket swing for the tree in our back yard. Michael loves the swings and I have always dreamed of having a tree swing for our kids. We are so lucky because Uncle Joe is a professional tree guy!! He climbs huge trees all the time and has even won awards in tree climbing competitions!! Uncle Joe came over today to hang the swing for Michael. It was exciting to watch, and to be honest with you, I was very shocked at how high he climbed. He went to the very top of the tree!! He is very talented. These are pictures of Uncle Joe during his climb. Also, here is one of Mike attempting to climb the tree without too much luck!!

Facing Forward

August 2

Aunt Ashlynne picked Michael and I up today for a quick ride to Mom's house. This was Michael's first car ride facing forward!! It was very sweet because I could tell he was just so thrilled. He just kept looking around and smiling and he even clapped his hands. I can't wait for Mike to see him ride forward!!

Crocs

July 30

I love these Crocs on Michael even though Mike can't stand them!! I just think he looks so darn cute! Maybe someday Mike will grow to love Crocs.

PennFab- 25 Years!!!

July 28

Today, we celebrated PennFab's 25th Anniversary!! Congratulations Dad and Mom!!! What an amazing accomplishment!!!!

Also, I am very proud of Mike for the wonderful job he has done at PennFab for the last 10 years. He has devoted himself to following in Dad's footstep and keeping PennFab as successful as it has been.

We celebrated at MiMi and Pop's house and the best part was that Micahel was able to take a swim with Daddy.

Happy First Birthday!!

On July 26, Michael turned one! It is really hard to believe that our little guy has reached his first birthday. To celebrate we had a big birthday bash with our friends and family. It was so much fun. We rented a pirate moon bounce and had a baby pool and slip-n-slide. The moon bounce was a real hit. Michael is so fearless. He loved going down the slide on his own and would try to climb back up to go again. Even when he would tumble down he would laugh and smile!!

Mom made Michael's truck cake and Aunt Aimee made his individual heart cake. He really enjoyed the cake. He got his hands right into it and was covered very quickly with the blue icing. I don't think he ate too much..he just like playing with it!! We were so thrilled that we were able to share this day with so many people we love. Michael is such a blessing in our lives and we love him so much!!! This has been the best year of my life!!

At Michael's one year appointment, he was 31 inches and weighed 24 pounds, 2 ounces.
He had taken 5 steps before his birthday...we were so exicted and can't wait for him to walk. He plays a little game on the stairs in the family room. He gets up and takes some steps to us and when he falls he crawls over real quick to either hug me, Mike, or Clover..then he hurries back to do it again. Of course, we are clapping and cheering the entire time. He is enjoying gymnastics at the YMCA and loves to swing at the park. He is starting to become a little climber. He climbed into his Jeep walker all by himself a few days before his birthday!! I was shocked. He has become more and more vocal. He says MaMa and DaDa and can point to Clover and the fans in the house. He loves taking things in and out of buckets and sticking the balls into his dinosaur toy. It is really amazing how quickly he learns.