Jack's first birthday

Jack's birthday was amazing.  It was great to see my little boy (not a "baby" anymore) just being loved by so many people that I love!  I always hope people will adore him since really, I think it's just so easy, but when it actually happens it's just so wonderful.  People were so kind in giving Jack great toys that he loves!  Every morning and afternoon we discover new noises that some of these toys make and it makes him giggle!  My personal favorites were the little black Converse sneakers and the football (plus the promise of teaching him how to throw it).  He'll have to grow into both but it just feeds my excitement about what kind of kid he'll grow up to be.  What will be considered "cool" clothes (and how "uncool" will I be?) and what kind of sports will he like?  For now though I'm enjoying the memories of how much he's changed in the last year.  He's gone from a little "blob" to a sweet little boy (with a stubborn streak a mile long).  He's learned that teeth are for more than just chewing food (mommy's leg has the battle scars to prove it), and he's learned that just because mommy says "no" real loud doesn't mean he can't crawl into her lap a second later.  He's learned that legs have a purpose even if they're not functioning perfect just yet, and that books are wonderful.  He's learned that sounds have a meaning although the meanings aren't all quite understood just yet, and that screaming during dinner makes food appear quicker! Oh yeah, and if he doesn't like dinner, throwing it on the floor makes the puppy come close enough to play!  We're still working on the idea that it's not nice to assault the guests at your birthday party especially when they're just about the same size as you (and will be seeing you shortly!)  Delia is a scrappy little girl though and can take care of herself.  She weighed more than Jack did when she was born!  

So as I have said many times, the day was perfect.  I couldn't have asked for a better way

 to celebrate my son's first birthday than with these amazing friends who have loved both of us so well.  At one point I was looking around and realized I had known some people for over 10 years already. I love the idea that they will still be around to see Jack grow up.  Here are a couple more pictures from that day.