I am a One Year Old Man!

Today I turned One Year Old! It’s a big day for me. Mom and Dad gave me a BIG party last Sunday at our house. EVERYONE I know was at the party. There were people in the kitchen, living room, hallway, my bedroom and downstairs. People everywhere. Mom bought a bunch of Elmo stuff to decorate the house, it looked SO cool. I even had Elmo on my shirt!
I had tons of fun. I played with my buddy, Owen and a whole bunch of cousins. After lunch, Mom put me in my chair and everyone gathered around to watch me. They put a pretty cake in front of me and sang me a birthday song! Then they told me to dig in. I wasn’t about to get all messy, and ruin my birthday outfit. But them Mom helped me along. She put my hand right in the pretty frosting and helped me taste it. Mmm, it was good and it felt so cool. Then she pulled off a piece for me and I went to town! I had grabbed handful after handful and put as much into my mouth as I possibly could. Some of it got on my face, but who cares!! It was great.
After a quick bath and wardrobe change, we got to open presents! I wasn’t all that interested in the opening part, but once the toys and books were out, I had great fun. My favorites my Elmo boombox, maracas, Elmo chair and really, I loved it all! Later, I went downstairs to watch the Vikings play with Mom and Dad’s friends. We played and cheered.
What an exhausting day! Then today (my real birthday) Mom and Gamma and I went to Target to get my pictures taken. I stood all by myself and I looked so cool. I also got pictures in a bathtub (because I love bathtime!!) and in my Halloween costume. It was a long shoot and I was tired afterwards. Later I got to have dinner at Old Chicago with Mom, Dad, Gamma, Kristie, Grandma and Grandpa. I got to eat a little mini cake. Again, it was SO good. When I got home Dad and Grandpa had a present out waiting for me. It was tunnels…in the basement! One of them even had a whole bunch of balls in it. Holy cow, it was great! I also got more presents, clothes, toys and books.
How much stuff does one kid need?? A lot! I can’t wait until Christmas…..