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I took a picture of Liam everyday since the day he was born. I wanted to keep a record of him because I know how fast they change in that first year. I just finished putting the last couple of photos in the set today. So here it is. If you want to see it in slideshow format there is an icon in the upper right corner.
Liam's 1st year slideshow

Daddy in Charge

Liam is cutting his molars, so Clay stayed home with Liam while I went to Mass. We knew he would be a handful so it made sense that at least one of us would be able to enjoy church. This is what my living room looked like when I got home. Note the wicker toy chest usually sits up against the wall and not the walkway.

Mommy's Little Helper

As I started to unload the top rack of the dishwasher, I turned my attention away briefly to put the bottles away in the cabinet. When I turned back around I saw that Liam had crawled into the dishwasher to "help" me unload.

Day at the Zoo

Today Shauna, Kayla, and I took the babies to the Zoo. It was so nice out; It wasn't too hot or sunny out and there was a light breeze. Here's Liam watching the rhinos, which he kept calling doggies.

Liam and I feed the birds. I had several land on me which freaked me out and made Liam cry.

Liam making faces and noises at the monkeys. They were all hiding in the corner until Kayla went to give Penelope a PB&J, which definitely got their attention. They kept motioning for us to throw part of the sandwich to them.

Liam and Elle chasing after the goat in the petting zoo. Liam also liked the lizard and the armadillo.

Penelope and Liam on the ride home.

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Ring Ring

Mother's Day Weekend

This weekend we went back to Bradenton for Mother's Day. On Saturday, Shannon gave Liam his birthday present. He loves his new kitchen. Thanks Aunt Shannie!

Liam also helped me with our Mother's day present to my mom. We all know how boys love to play with dirt.

Liam planting wildflowers.

Liam and Grandpa chill'n at the pool.

1yr checkup

Liam had his 1 year checkup today. He slid backwards to the 85% for his height (31") and remained in the 30% for his weight (21lbs 8oz) which is weird since 10 days ago he as 21lbs 12oz. However Dr. Lockhart was concerned about his head. He has dropped to the 3rd percentile. She wanted to make sure its was a genetic thing vs a medical thing. After checking his skull to make sure his bones were still pliable and hadn't closed up completely, we sat down and had a conversation about family history. Since I have a really tiny head, I can wear Liam's hat and sunglasses and they fit, she isn't overly concerned but will continue to monitor his head more closely.

Liam also meet all of his milestones including 3 words other than mama and dada, crawling, walking, playing ball, and standing from a squatting position. He now can have whole milk, but we discussed since I'm lactose intolerant and Liam shows signs too, that it might be better to hold off until he's 15mths instead. Liam is also big enough now that we can turn his car seat around, but Clay and I will probably hold off on that as long as possible.

It wouldn't be a trip to the doctors office without shots. Liam had his MMR and his chicken poxs vaccines. I asked about the chicken poxs vaccine and why is it that they give it to kids so frequently now. Dr. Lockhart said that there was 700,000 hospitalized cases last year, and if you have 200-300 sores/poxs that is a great way to get a Staph/MRSA infection. I never even thought of that. I did know that he needed the chicken pox shot for school.

Summer Fun

Liam and Penelope were playing in Liam's new activity table that he got for his birthday. Oh what a mess.

Happy 1st Birthday Liam

It's hard to believe that my baby isn't a baby any more. Happy Birthday Liam! Here's Liam enjoying his new presents.

Liam's 1st Birthday Party

Liam had his birthday party today.

Liam's birthday cake.

Liam sharing his cake with Jager.

Opening presents

More fun filled pictures.