The First Great Escape of the Season

For the past couple years we've had season passes to the Great Escape. We love being able to go up for just a couple hours in the afternoon or to not feel bad if we plan for the day and decide to leave early. Last year LittleL.G. grew into some of the kiddie rides and now can ride alone with MiniM.E. which is great for Daddy and me because as a grown up, spinning around leaves me feeling yucky all day!

I was a little unsure of how BabySlimJim would do this year since he's old enough to see the fun stuff and know he's missing something, but not really old enough to do the rides. Everyone had a great time. BabySlimJim included. He got so excited he even signed "train" for the first time!

The Celebration Continues

We had a mini party for BabySlimJim yesterday with our closest family friends.

One of the other moms kindly made a fantastic BabySlimJim-friendly cake:

Present time was a bit trying as we were getting dangerously close to bedtime...

It was nice to have a little celebration for our little guy. Happy Birthday one more time BabySlimJim!

Spending All the Time Outside

We are loving the beautiful weather and are trying to spend as much time outside as possible.

ew... boys... how does this even happen??

Happy First Birthday BabySlimJim!

You are the happiest baby I've ever met and you bring so much joy and silliness to our lives every day. Whether you are chasing the vacuum, unrolling the toilet paper, emptying the trash or stealthily climbing the stairs you keep us on our toes. Your "whole face" smile is contagious and your giggles are irresistible. Happy First Birthday, Little Guy. I can't wait to watch you grow!

We opened the present from MeaMaw and Grandpa super early this morning.

it didn't take long to decide the box was the best part

To celebrate later in the day we went to the mall because BabySlimJim loves the play area there and even though the girls, especially MiniM.E. should have outgrown it, they always have a good time too.

While we were at the mall we stopped at Healthy Living for a gluten free, dairy free, egg free cupcake so we could sing Happy Birthday on BabySlimJim's real birthday.

at least it was fun to play with

Happy 1st Birthday BabySlimJim!

A Post Music Fashion Show

Sometimes before our music class, we take a walk downtown with friends. Sometimes after music class we meet at the park for a picnic.

Today the weather was not very lovely, so we planned for neither. Which led to an impromptu fashion show on the steps outside after class.

Love these kids...

Let the First Birthday Begin!

Gram and Grumpy came to visit for Mother's Day weekend and since BabySlimJim turns one on Wednesday we decided to start the celebrating early!

He wasn't too excited at first, preferring this cat toy to opening presents.

But it didn't take long before he realized what he was supposed to do.

And no birthday celebration would be complete without some sort of (weird gluten, dairy, egg, soy free) cake and singing!

Happy Mother's Day and Happy Early Birthday BabySlimJim!