Friday was Jeremiah's ACTUAL 1st birthday. He celebrated by wearing his "Birthday Boy" shirt to daycare and bringing a birthday treat to share with his friends. Honestly, not MY ideal way for him to spend his birthday, but what can you do? I know that he had a great day-- this was him at 6:30 am.
THRILLED to be the birthday boy!
Friday evening we let Jeremiah open one present from mommy and daddy, and then it was bath time and bedtime. Saturday when Jeremiah woke up, Grandma and Grandpa Wiers were here! Then, when he woke up from his morning nap, Grandma and Grandpa Wissink were here, TOO! THEN, when he woke up from his afternoon nap, Auntie Abby was here! So exciting to wake up and have more and more of his favorite people here!
Saturday evening we had a little party for Jeremiah. The Grandmas and Grandpas, Auntie Abby, and several of our friends from church all helped us celebrate!
Jeremiah was ALL about the presents. Several of the gifts got an "Ooooohhhh!!!" from him as we opened them!
His very own "Blackberry"! Text me if you want his digits.
After presents, it was time for cake! I'm afraid that by the time we had cake, Jeremiah was just not that hungry anymore. Nevertheless, he dug right in!
Listening to everyone sing "Happy Birthday"!
"Give me that cake!"
Sunday morning we got to enjoy Grandpa's pancakes for breakfast! Jeremiah was a big fan!
Then we went to church and had lunch at Panera (of course!). Jeremiah tried out his new placemat from Uncle Matt, Aunt Cheryl, and Josie!
I just realized that several of these pictures feature Jeremiah feeding his face.... huh. Maybe this is why my arm hurts after carrying this big lug around?
After lunch it was time for Grandpa and Grandma Wiers to head back to Wisconsin. It was interesting watching Jeremiah as he watched them leave... he waved, and then tapped the glass on the screen door, and then looked to be getting kind of frustrated (clenching his fists!), and then as the car pulled away he started crying! :( He's starting to understand more and more.
But, Auntie Abby got to stick around until Monday! So Jeremiah had fun playing with her in the afternoon. She gave him a laundry basket ride!
Today was the big 1 year check-up with the doctor. I took a sick day so I could spend the day with my fella (and also Abby, for a while!). The pediatrician says that he looks perfect! Jeremiah even did some of his tricks on command, so she was very impressed. :) Auntie Abby even came along to the Doctor's appointment (but she didn't look when the shots were given)!
Jeremiah's favorite part about going to the doctor? Ripping the paper on the examining table!
We have a healthy little guy, that's for sure. He weighs 25 lbs 2 oz (80th percentile) and is 31.5 inches long (95th percentile). After seeing both me and Abby together, the doctor understood that Jeremiah's height does come from somewhere! He is slimming down a little in the weight department, though (but you would not know it by looking at his cheeks!).
We are so thankful for out happy, healthy 1 year old little man!!!
What a special weekend for you all! Enjoyed seeing the pictures. We will hear about it from your Mom and I'm sure she has more pictures to share.Aunt JoAnne
ReplyDeleteO.K you got me with the part about him crying when our car pulled away. Boo Hoo! Now Grandma's not the only one crying when we drive away. :( Great post, though, Rachel. It was fun to re-live the week-end through the pictures and your account.
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