Celebrating a Birthday Tuck

The morning of March 26th came...and we were geared up and ready to PARTY!

 

Celebrating Tucker's 1st year was on the menu. and we were amped up early before Brett even left for work.



 

Good morning, ONE YEAR OLD!

 

His face was priceless when we brought him in to see his presents.

He was in absolute awe of the balloons and his birthday banner.

It really was adorable.

 

His new ROBY horse was a hit from the start.

I couldn't believe how interactive he was opening his presents.

He really spent time looking at/playing with all of his new toys...and surprise surprise he was so happy all day long!

 

 

 

He got books, and clothes...shoes...oodles of tub toys and more.

 

Trying out the new gear with Jack.

 

Here's the birthday boy sporting some new duds.

 

Man...he's handsome.

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We spent the early part of the day at home, and Grandma Jackie and the Griffins came over to play and have lunch.

 

It was a gay old time...

Until the new Roby horse resulted in Sam falling face (or should I say tooth) first on the tile.

2 chipped teeth later...

The birthday continued.

(poor poor Sammy)

 

After naps, and work...

It was birthday party time.

 

We met Grandma Jackie, Grandpa Curt, Grandpa Jones, Kate, Lucy, Isabel, Annie, Hank, Max, Sam, Grandma Yvonna, and Grandpa Sherm at Tucker's favorite resturaunt, Melty Way for some grilled cheese sandwiches.

 



 

Tucker's eyes were on the prize.... my plate!

 

 

After dinner, we headed home with the gang for presents and cake.

 

Tucker scored his darling chair from my parents...keeping with the Naughty-Chair-from-Grandma tradition.

 

Max was ever ready to help Tuck during the present opening process.

Tucker is so lucky to have such darling older cousins who love and play with him.

 

 

Grandma Jackie & Grandpa Curt

 

 



 

Grandpa Sherm & Grandma Yvonna

 

The Ross Girlies

The Birthday Boy and His Fam

 

 

 

The Griffin Clan

(always the life of any party)

 

 



 

Tucker and his Mama

 

 

Keeping with his overall mood  for the day...

Tucker was super excited and fascinated by his birthday cake and candles.

 

 

He wasn't so fascinated by his cupcake.

 

Let it be known ... I hate this tradition.

 

Tucker usually eats EVERYTHING...so I thought he'd go to town on this chocolate cupcake when he had free reign with it.

 

Not the case.

 

I think one bite went in his mouth.

 

The rest...he threw...and smashed in every crevice of his highchair.

 

I developed a slight twitch during this process.

 

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It was such a fun day with this little mug.

 

 

 

Just like all the other days with him have been!

 

 

 

Happy Birthday Tuck!!!

 

Tucker at ONE!!

It happened.

One year... gone and done just like that!

Tuck man has brought such happiness into our lives with his constant smiling and pleasant little personality. He really is so enjoyable to have around.  I sound like a
broken record every month as I write about him...but, Tucker was born a happy happy boy.
Truthfully.
It's pretty much impossible not to adore Tucker.

Birthday time puts an old lump in the throat, don't get me wrong...
But, we're just having so much fun with him at this stage.

He is so curious and adventurous.  His personality is really starting to show, and his interactions with us only continue to get more and more entertaining. 

Anyone who knows Tucker will tell you...
This endearing little creature is a dream x's 10



Tucker is a grand little eater.  He eats ANYTHING...which only continues to please me!

 

 

Next to Brett, Jack, and myself...Tucker spends the most time with Grandma Jackie.

Lunch dates have highly decorated Tucker's young life.

 

Tuck is getting more and more independent...

Walking 5-10 steps,

Keeping himself entertained,

Watching Yo Gabs,

and

Holding his own with a crazy older brother!

 

 

Tuck is also developing a real love of OUTSIDE.

He'll eat any and everything in the great outdoors, and loves to crawl and explore.

 

Tucker is getting some real chompers.

At the moment... he's got 5 teeth...with 3 more on the way.

 

 

 

 

The #1 hardest thing I have to do with Tucker is to get him dressed every day!

This kid is strong...and so squirmy.  Not a fan of sitting still!

Could it be possible that he really is stronger than me?

Sure seems like it.

 

 

We went to his 1 year checkup...and going in...as usual...

Tucker was all smiles.

While waiting for Dr. Weipert...Jack did a stellar job at keeping Tucker entertained and at ease.

 

And then came shots.

 

Oh buddy.

 

12 Month Stats:

 

19.5 Pounds (8%)

29.25 Inches (32%)

 

A whole lot of darling in little bitty package.

 

 

 

 

 

One is creeping in on us....

We are quite literally hanging onto babyhood by a thread over here.

Last month before the big BIRTHDAY!

Awww Tuck-man... you didn't listen to me...just like your brother failed to do.

I said...SLOW DOWN!!

Here he is... in all of his 11 month glory!

You'll be shocked... I know... to hear that he's still HAPPY all the time!

During the past month:

* Tucker got his first real haircut...and boy, was it time!

He had some serious ratness going on!

* Tucker took his first steps.  However, I still wouldn't full on say he is WALKING yet.

He'll toy with the idea...and step... and then he realizes that crawling is just so much faster.

* Tucker's front two teeth broke through, and a third on the bottom has recently popped up.

His gums look like WWIII is about to happen.

* Tucker is starting to say simple things like, "Uh oh" and likes to babble a lot.

* Tuck man is still going to bed at like 6:30 every night (heaven), and he sleeps a solid 12-13 hours.

He likes to check on me in the wee hours of the morning, and get a little formula in the belly...but, he always goes right back down.  He's napping better than ever...2 hours in the morning, 2-2 1/2 in the afternoon.

* Tucker still loves putting EVERYTHING in his mouth...but, with this...he will also eat ANYTHING I give to him.  As we are still struggling to get Jack to eat at all...this is a real treat for me! I find meal time with Tucker to be so exciting!

* We're still in the "in to everything" stage...darn... I forgot that lasts a long time~

* Tucker loves to play upstairs with toys.  He's also starting to really love BOOKS.

* Tucker had his first official abandonment this month when we went to Disneyland and left him with Grandma and Tiff. (see earlier post).

He was a really good boy...and thankfully... he forgave us!

* Tuck man is still not the biggest of the litter...but, I like to pretend my kids are infants as long as possible-- so I'm not complaining!

* Seriously...this kid is a breeze.  How do I get so lucky with such good babies?

And the birthday countdown begins.....

WHAT?!?!?!