I've been a horrible "blogger" lately. We've been doing things, I just haven't posted about them. Some of the excitement happening in our lives would include Merrick's new cousin Caden born on Feb. 9th.
Adam planned a little overnight trip to San Diego over Valentine's Day/President's weekend. We took Merrick to the San Diego zoo that Monday and enjoyed the beautiful weather. Merrick liked the elephants and riding on daddy's shoulders.
Merrick started taking a few steps before his 1st birthday. He is still a little hesitant when walking but everyday he walks a little further than the day before.
Merrick's birthday was on Tues. March 16th but we decided to celebrate on Sunday. My mom and two of my sisters flew out for the weekend to celebrate with us. It was so fun having them around, I wasn't ready for them to leave yet.
Merrick had a cold that whole week before his birthday and hadn't been feeling very well but he was in good spirits the day of his party. He was not interested in his cake at all! His cousins tried to help him get excited about it but it didn't really work...redvines became his dessert of choice that evening.
It's been so fun watching Merrick learn and grow. He loves trucks and will look out the window and say "guck", he gets excited when he sees the buses drive by as well. His other words include "mom", "dad", "dog" and "uh-oh". He loves to "dance" to music and right now his favorite song is The Fixer by Pearl Jam. The second he hears that song he will crawl over to where it is playing and start waving his arms. Adam started pulling him on a boogie board around the living room the other day and Merrick loves it! He takes it very seriously too and will keep a straight face the whole time. If we stop pulling him he will just sit there until we start again.
His doctor appointment stats showed that he is 31 in. tall - 90th percentile and almost weighs 24 lbs. - 70th percentile. He is still a big boy despite the fact he no longer wants to drink any type of milk. Cheese and yogurt he loves, just not milk - I'm working on it though. He is such a little character, we are laughing at him constantly. He is growing up so fast but will still snuggle and give mommy "loves".
10 comments:
wow that looks like a great party i love the theme and the decor - looks great.
he is so adorable! happy birthday merrick! you did a great job styling the party...love the colors & decor. and his little shirt is so cute...where do you shop for him? i need tips on cool / non-lame boy clothes. :)
It look like Merrick is worth all of the trouble you went to for his firt birthday party. Isn't it great to have around, even during the frustatng times once in a while.
I can't believe he is already one!! What a perfect birthday theme! You guys are such a cute family!
happy happy birthday, merrick! we love you!!!
What a cute birthday party. Happy first birthday, Merrick. Time goes so quickly! Glad life is treating you well.
He is a little adorable man! Happy first birthday!!
(And what a cute party!)
He is growing up so fast and looks more like a little boy now than a baby. One year goes by so fast! Glad you were able to enjoy his 1st birthday with family.
That is the best one year old birthday party I have ever seen! All the guitar decorations rocked. Yes, rocked. Seriously so cute. I love that big framed picture of Merrick with his hands in the air! Oh my goodness! He couldn not look cuter!
Cutest party!!! I love the mariachi Merrick on the wall!
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