Your Dr. visit did not start out so great, however. I told the nurse that you have been sticking your fingers knuckle deep in both of your ears. You've always messed with them but here lately that's all you seem to want to do. You haven't been fussy though. She began to perform the routine hearing test that all one year olds get at their well checks and it just so happened that you failed it. Immediately I began to worry because you aren't quite speaking yet. Lots of gabbing and making syllable sounds but no words. (Dr. Huggins wasn't worried about that at all, by the way. She said it's totally normal, especially for boys!) It turned out that you have a double ear infection. :( You have been a real trooper about too since you haven't fussed at all!
You are quite the little busy-body too. Between chasing balls all over the house, pulling up on Gizmo's cage and "playing" with him (that's the only time you like him. . .when he's in his kennel), "driving" your monster truck, singing songs along with your piano and drums, reading books, and watching some of your favorite movies I'm surprised at the fact that you haven't taken those first steps yet. Nope, still a crawling machine! You are becoming more brave each day though. You cruise all around furniture with no problem, and push your little walkers around so I know you have the ability, you just aren't concerned with it. And I don't blame you. I'd do the same if I had someone to tote me around all day!
You are the BEST snuggler. You love sleeping with us. We allowed it for about a week when I was painting your room and I absolutely loved it. So occasionally I'll sneak in a nap with you just to get those extra cuddles. :) You also give the sweetest sugars. You give them freely too, to anyone, even if they don't ask! I love it. :)
Madden Luke, you are most definitely the sweetest, most laid-back, easy-going, loving and happy baby I've ever met. You make our duty as parents the best in the world! I cannot picture a more close-to-perfect son. I love you, sweet angel!
Some pictures from your birthday month. . .
One of my most favorite pictures of you!! How could anyone NOT adore the preciousness and adorableness of the photo? It's absolutely priceless. :)
And here you are right before your first haircut!
You did great!
All done!
The morning of your actual birthday. :) We spent the night with Mammaw & Pappaw because daddy had to work out of town. It was your first time to stay!
The night of your birthday. We had cupcakes at our house. You clearly knew what those were all about, lol.
Oh yeah. Definitely knew what it was all about! You loved every bit of that cupcake!
Sharing some of those yummy sugars with daddy!
And if you look closely, momma too!
Some news clothes for the birthday boy! You wear size 2T in clothes and 3T in pajamas. You're in a size 5 diaper, and a 4.5 shoe. Such a healthy, growing boy!
Obviously your 1st birthday party theme was monsters. Not the scary Halloween kind, but bright and silly ones. :) Here's a family picture of us right before the party started!
We had a smorgasbord of breakfast foods: pigs-in-a-blanket, strawberry and blueberry muffins, do-nut holes, quiches, and fruit kabobs!
Your awesome cakes that Mrs. Diana Gordon made!
Here you are being pushed around at the beginning of the party by Uncle Bubba. You sure do love your new monster truck that your GiGi bought for you!
Everyone had a great time visiting. :)
So many awesome friends and family came to help celebrate your birthday!
We had a "Make Your Own Monster" table. It was a hit! Aunt Madi and Meme helped everyone decorate!
You love to play ball! Thanks for soccer, Poppa and JoJo!
I had one of these when I was little. Thanks, Nat Nat and Uncle Caleb!
Your amaaazing new toy box that Pappaw built! It's HUGE so there will be no excuses come clean-up time!
Such a sweet and thoughtful gift from Aunt Bran, Uncle Dusty, and Lexi Poo. It's your very first silver cup!
You got so many gifts so I won't post them all, but there are a few! :)
Cake time!
You were so tired after eating all of that cake that we all thought you were going to pass out right then and there! LOL!
Such a sweet photo of you and Lolli.
Two of the best women in the world!
Pappaw and Mammaw! Love them!
You sure love that GiGi and she loves you!
Getting kisses from JoJo!
Sweet sugars from sweet aunts!
Your turn to return the favor! ;)
Momma's boy!
I think this is probably the funniest picture of the day. We were trying to get a good picture of you with the girls but neither you or Lexi would cooperate. Rylie was acting the opposite...she was wired! This picture explains it all, lol. I think she was trying to calm you down. ;)
So there you have it and here's to another wonderfully blessed year!
