A & P Celebrate the BIG 1!

It's official -  our baby boys are one year old and teetering their way into toddler hood. 

Andrew

What a joy you are!  Smiling and giggling all the time, you are content with almost any setting.  You easily warm up to new people and places.  The watch and wait approach you take to life has treated you well. You enjoy the helicopter toy you got for your birthday, taking a cruise in your Cozy Coupe, and exploring all of the items in your toy box.  Patty Cake is by far your favorite hand clapping game!

You are a fan of almost all foods and love your milk cup.  No more bottles or formula for you - you made the switch last month and have never looked back.  Your favorite foods include fruit crisps, daddy's pancakes, sweet potatoes, broccoli, ham, Nana's spaghetti, and yogurt smoothies! 

On the move - you are crawling and cruising EVERYWHERE.  I've heard rumors of you standing up in the middle of the room, but I haven't seen it yet.  I'm sure it's just a matter of time before you are walking and then running.  All of this moving does tucker you out - and you take one 2-2 1/2 hour nap each day. 

Twiddling your thumbs - it's what you do when you are in your car seat.  SO CUTE!  We love you sweet Andrew!

Parker

You are so smart!  It amazes me to watch your little mind work at problem solving.  Your persistence will serve you well in life, and your flirtatious grin has already gotten you superior table service at restaurants.  You love books, and the Trucks book with the sliding doors is your current favorite.  Music is so fun for you - wheels on the bus, and the bubble song are your favorite hand motions.

The big change from bottles and formula to milk and cups was a breeze for you - it's almost as if you didn't notice.  You are a pro with straws and have such a proud big-boy look on your face when you get to drink from one.  Nana's sspaghetti, Cheerios, zucchini, sweet potatoes, graham crackers and yogurt are among your favorite.  Most foods you will warm up to, once you get past the texture. 

Stairs - they are your new favorite physical challenge.  We let you climb up on the way to bath and bed.  The first time you went up the stairs, you had one stair give you trouble - you just grunted and got even more determined - that's my little Persistent Parker.  You are just days away from walking on your own.  Daddy is your favorite jungle gym.

One of my favorite moments of the day is carrying you into your room for bedtime.  You get so excited about nighttime kisses and your lovey - you wiggle and giggle and get the biggest grin on your face.  We love you so much, little Parker. 

Happy Birthday Big Boys!