Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Happy Birthday Keaton!

Good morning birthday boy!
 On his first birthday, Keaton went to Janamaw's to play with his friends for a little while.  Then after lunch Daddy picked him up. They went home and watched the Rangers win the ALDS, took a nap, and played with Keaton's new toys. When Mommy got home, Mommy, Daddy, and Keaton played, had dinner and then went outside for Keaton's 1 Year Old Photo Shoot. (Yes, we do those a lot!)




 Just a few "now and then" pictures to compare.

This is the best bear picture we got. Keaton wasn't very excited about sharing his seat in the wagon with the bear.
1 Month Old


 After taking pictures, Mommy and Daddy took Keaton for a ride in his wagon.  This is one of Keaton's favorite things to do so of course we had to do it on his birthday!  He waved at the cars and people outside and talked the whole trip!
 After a nice wagon ride, we went inside and opened a few more presents then had a cupcake.

 Keaton had a better idea of what to do with the cake this time!
Even managed to get it on his toes!

At one year, Keaton:
  • weighs 23 pounds and is 31 and half inches long
  • is a speedy little crawler.
  • stands up by himself.
  • walks along the furniture or toys.
  • prefers real solid food over baby food. (We are using up what Mommy has already bought and making the transition!)
  • still naps twice a day for anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half.
  • loves to points at things he sees.
  • loves to ride in his wagon.
  • loves to go outside.
  • talks and jabbers.
  • says "ba" for ball. Book and bath also sound very similar but Mommy and Daddy can tell the difference.
  • says "bye" occasionally and waves.
  • is learning how to blow kisses.
  • loves to read books!
  • occasionally says "dada" and only says "mama" when he is upset.
  • is a very happy baby!

In A Year's Time - Keaton's First Birthday

October 4, 2010

October 4, 2011
It is truly amazing how much a child grows and develops in a year.  As a teacher, especially a PreK teacher, I am amazed the way my students grow, develop and how much they learn in a year.  I am even more amazed after the blessings I have experienced in the past year.  Keaton is such a blessing to my life! I am amazed at how much he has grown, developed, and learned in a year's time.  Happy Birthday to my sweet little boy! Mommy loves you!

Monday, October 3, 2011

First Birthday Party

Saturday, October 1st, we celebrated Keaton's first birthday!  Lots of pictures to follow!

Before the Party Photo Shoot:





Love this! It is like he is saying, "what is going on here today?" I think that is what he was thinking all day!



The Decorations:



Thanks to Kristi Dominguez for the cute party printables and Randi Williams for the cute cake and cupcakes!


Keaton's Smash Cake



Keaton's First Year Photo Timeline



We had a clown join us for the party!

Kenna, Dane, and Anson enjoying some lunch and patiently waiting to eat a cupcake!

Keaton enjoying his hamburger lunch.

Time for presents!


Time for cake!


Humm - What is this?

First taste



Keaton loved poking his finger down in the cake and pulling it out and licking it!

The after picture!

After the party Keaton and Brodye played together.

Keaton showed off his toys to Brodye.    

We are so blessed by such a precious little boy and had a fun day celebrating with him!  Thanks to all the family and friends who came to the party!

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Kandid Keaton: An Update on Happenings

So as you can tell, blogging is not at the top of my priority list these days and rarely happens.  It is something I enjoy because I enjoy sharing what we are up to and precious pictures of my little man; however, it just rarely happens.  Tonight I am taking time to blog since it is something I enjoy doing.  I had hopes of catching up on past events with blogs, but that is not going to happen. So here is a little recap leading up to "The Big One" - Keaton's birthday party. (Post to come soon! Hopefully this week!)
Jaden, Keaton, and Jaxon at the Rangers game.  In July, we went with Jason, Jami, Jaden, Jaxon, Grampy and Starkye.  The second of four Ranger games this season. (We have tickets to the ALCS so we are hoping to make that five games!)
In August, we went to Arlington to celebrate Gran's birthday! Happy birthday dinner at Papasito's!
Pool time!
Chilling with Gran!

The boys at the ballpark - Anson, Dane, and Keaton
Back at the Ballpark in August!




Uncle Zach and Keaton

Happy Birthday Gran!

Gran's fan was a big hit with the great-grands!

Mommy, Keaton, and Uncle Zach

First Haircut! Look at all that hair!



He is adorable! His new haircut makes him look so much like a little boy instead of a baby!

First football game - Go Snyder Tigers!


Grampy, Keaton, and Jaxon

First soccer games - Jaxon, Keaton, and Jaden after the boys' soccer games.


Surprise! - Happy 40th Birthday Jami!



Back at the ballpark in September with Daddy, Mommy and Grampy.

Learning the game! - I love this picture!

2011 AL West Champions - We were hoping for the clinch at the game, but it happened the night before.  We got to see the flag go up.

Go Rangers!





Just for fun - playing with shoes.