This past week we celebrated Derek's first birthday. He had a great time with his presents and cake. He is one of the happiest little kids. We have a few images of the party.
Father and son working as a team to blow out the candle.
Derek chilling, smiling at all his fans. He was the star of the evening.
As he sucks off the sweet frosting I think he bit his little finger.
See the little red spot on his finger. I think it is an owey from an accidental finger bite.
He likes to use this foot. The little guy his quite creative with his feet. Maybe we have another soccer player on our hands.
His first big grab of cake.
It took him a little to start eating the cake but once he realized it tasted good, he was in it to win it.
He was a clean cake eater. Our kids were a serious mess.
I don't think Derek has eaten many sweet things but you can see he is not taking the little bite, chew and chew philosophy.
Yummy...
Lynne and I found an interesting little troll like alien droid like stuffed creature. It is so strange we had to buy it for Derek (Heather had shown it to Lynne earlier, I think she wanted one too). Derek was very intrigued by the circular mouth and the carp like action it creates when you squeeze the "things" mid section.
Derek pulling his finger out of the carp-like mouth. I love the inquisitive look on his face.
As Jessica squeezes the thorax of the creature it makes the sound of a thousand aliens from galaxies beyond.
We also got him an orange ball. The little guy really likes playing with things that roll or bounce. The ball is like a big super ball it can really bounce. In this image he is throwing me the ball.
He loves to play catch.
Pick a boo!
Happy Birthday Derek. We look forward to many years of fun with this little guy.
Oh my goodness I have a cute kid, two in fact! Thanks for coming over and having a party with us Mom and Dad ( and fam)! Derek doesn't get many things that have sugar, so I think he was taken aback by the cake.
ReplyDeleteYou do have cute children Jessica! Derek is such a happy baby all the time it amazes me still! I also have a hard time beveling it has been one year since he has been born! Time goes by so fast! He is doing great!
ReplyDeleteI need to comment on the gift Dad and Mom got him, the stuffed bear that sings when you push his stomach! Why did they not invent this amazing toy when I was young?? I think It is incredible and super hilarious! SO.... Jessica, make sure Derek does not ware out the battery because i want my time with it before it is no longer usable! :)
SUCH A CUTE KID!! But way too clean and neat to have just eaten his 1st birthday cake ;)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe he is alrealy 1, Jessica's family is growning up so fast!
Images were great dad! I was surprised at how clean Derek was when ate his cake... I guess he's just not used to sugar. Party was fun!! And the stuffed bear was hilarious!! I love it :)
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