C is for Cookie

We opened a few presents on Russell's birthday, but saved most for his birthday party that weekend.

Birthday boy and his loot

He LOVED his birthday cards and carried them around for days

Birthday boy and his dada

Russell was lucky to have so many family members able to come to his birthday. Brian, Kenna, Adleigh and Breydon even came early and stayed the night to make it a party weekend. Courtney and Trenton were even able to come up from Austin! We were also lucky to have a neighborhood activity earlier that day, so it was really a party day!

Aunt Courtney, Russell and Aunt Ashee

Showing Uncle Trenton where to go

Giving some love to the baby piggy... I'm kind of sad we

didn't get him on a horse like Adleigh, but there's always next year!

Of course his party could only have one theme- Cookie Monster!! He really is our cookie monster.

Lots of cookies to sample!

Photo collage to see how he has grown

We had to keep with the trend and have a smash cake for Russell: 

"Why are you singing to me?"

"Mom? What are you bringing me?"

"Oooo, fire!"

"Can I touch it?"

"Now I can touch it?!"

"Interesting!"

"Yay! I'm ONE!"

"I'm going to eat Cookie's face."

"This is so much fun"

A successfully smashed cake

Opening presents with the help of cousin Adleigh

Giving his new Chewie kisses

One happy birthday boy!

WE HAVE A ONE YEAR OLD!

Well it finally happened... our baby is now a big one year old! It was the fastest, slowest year ever! He is such a great little guy though. He just seems to get more and more fun every day.

At 1 year he is:

17lbs 13.5 oz- 6th percentile

29.25 inches- 27th percentile

Head is 18.75 inches- 90th percentile

A jump up in the percentiles this time! Woohoo!

He has 4 teeth and working on 5 and 6 (will have 4 on top and 2 on bottom)

Sleeping 11-12 straight at night still!!!

Cruising on furniture and working on standing up without help

Opening cupboards and making messes

Pointing at everything and asking "pssatt?"

Still loves cookies, books, water, and being outside

His big milestone for the month was moving from nursing to drinking chocolate milk. He loves it! He chugs the milk down. Could be a factor in his weight gain too! We are all happy with this change and Dad likes being about to give Russell his bottle before bed.

Now for the photo explosion:

Paper is delicious! I love being able to 

put things in my mouth 

Found some friends at Walmart to hang out with

Loves his Star Wars ships and making them fly

Russell joined the dark side- they have cookies

Loves climbing the stairs!

Mmm Chocolate Milk!!

Another gate... really guys?

Favorite- cuddles and chocolate milk

Pogs taste great! Thanks 90s

Feeding the little piggy his finger

Saw a firetruck up close

Petting zoos are awesome!

Look a goat!

Checking out the beach at the lake

Both of our first times at Build-a-Bear

Had to invest in a bigger bottle!

A paci and blanket lover

Can I play Xbox with you Dad?

Beach baby!

Playing in the sand with Mom

I love cookies

This is a nice Russell-sized cupboard!

Let me help you organize the fridge!

Dad left us to go to Provo, but he 

brought me back this cute hat

Met his cousin, the gorilla, at Rain Forest Cafe

Playing outside with water- Thanks Grandma!

Opening drawers and making messes

I'm adorable!

What? I'm not reading Hop on Pop again...

Typical morning routine for a Russell

Going on an adventure with Mom...

To the Texas State Fair...

To see Kayle and meet Cooper (cute BYU boys)...

And do all the fun fair things- 

like eat fried food and pet animals

Unloading and sucking on wipes- just like Aunt Bubba

New sleeping style- arms full of blankets, like his Mommy

Waiting at the doctor's office

Can't believe I have to get tortured on my birthday...

Beach time to make up for shots!

Happy beach baby!

Happy Birthday Russell!

We love you so much!!!