More Catching Up

Pumpkin Picking

Fun on the merry-go-round with Daddy

Holden's all time favorite Classical Baby

Holden's impression of Raven - yuck!

Crashed out

Enjoying one of the last warm days of the season

Lunch with the Ladies - Holden and his girlfriends at Chick-Fil-A toddler time. They were all shaking their instruments to the music.

Catch Up

A little behind on the posts. Time is flying by! Here are a few pictures - still have more to load.Checking out what is left of Sydney's birthday cake. She is 4 days younger than Holden.

Birthday buddies

Wild Child

Harley Holden courtesy of Uncle David, Molly, and Lindsey.

Meeting baby Alex who was born on Holden's birthday.

With Grammy and his favorite book

3rd Anniversary Date Night

Stride Rite of Passage

I wore Stride Rite, my brothers wore Stride Rite, my neices wore Stride Rite, and now it is Holden's turn. Grammy took us for the tradition of buying the first real pair of shoes after we got his 1 year pictures done. The sales clerk even took a picture with the store camera and mounted it on a keepsake card. They had me at Hello.

Blue or Brown?

Blue it is

Big Boy!

1 Year Pics - might be a bit blurry because I copied them off the studio's website

The Big Day

The big day started out by turning Holden's carseat to forward facing since he now meets the requirements of being 1 year old and over 20 lbs. We headed to the mall for a ride on the Dulles Express (train), a spin on the merry-go-round, and a Chick-Fil-A lunch before coming home for a big nap. We topped off the night with cake and a bath. A great day, even with his pesky runny nose.

1 Year stats from his check up:

Weight: 22 lbs. 7 oz.

Length: 31 inches
Head: 19 inches

Birthday Eve

Facing forward

Riding the rails. Holden kept saying Choo Choo (his version of it) during the ride.

Window shopping along the way.

Self portrait

Still looking a little under the weather.

Merry-Go-Round

Quite possibly the saddest birthday boy ever

Pitiful

Happier after a little taste of cake.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Party Time

Holden's first birthday party was a big success. It was a beautiful day with lots of friends and family celebrating our sweet little boy. My only wish is that Holden hadn't caught his first cold which lasted the entire week and put a damper on his party mood.

The first guests getting the party started. We had about 25 adults and 15 kids.

Annika and Olivia testing out the playset

The Miller Brothers

Grandma quickly learning Holden doesn't like to sit still for very long.

Walking around to greet the guests.

Playing a game with Great Grandma

Grandma & Stella

The ladies from PA

Getting ready for cupcakes. Check out the awesome hat Grammy made.

Monkey cakes

He proceeded to shake his head "No" after getting a taste of chocolate. Not exactly the reaction I was expecting, especially since his mother is a choco-holic.

My poor, sick, chocolate-disliking birthday boy.

Two Grandmas and a Great Grandma. I really hope someone else got a better shot of this.

Sporting a Redskins jersey courtesy of our neighbors

Music toys and a Harley shirt from Uncle David, Aunt Christina, Molly & Lindsey.

The generous gifts and the giant monkey that welcomed everyone at the door.

Party favors
Tired out at the end of a very fun and special day. The celebration continues all week until the big day.