Sunday, August 17, 2008

The DAY of Andrew's first birthday.

We had an awesome day together and it will be a day I never forget. You had the birthday spunk in you on your birthDAY...full of energy (as always), curious, fun loving, playful and just a joy to be around. We celebrated ALL day! (8am to 9pm)

We started off at Daddy's office where 600 balloons and you played. Everyone in the office came to see you and you thought your were hot stuff. You ran down the hall to show off and then into the balloons. We don't play much with balloons so you liked them, but weren't giggling about them.

Mom thought it would be nice to start a tradition of taking you out for breakfast...a special breakfast...just you and mom. So we did. We went to IHOP because I figured you would make a mess and what a better place to go for pancakes. You and I "talked" over breakfast (well, you were crabby so we went home to take a nap first and we had a early lunch). It was a special moment for me and I loved showing you off to all the workers and customers. I hope when you are 16, you will still honor this spacial breakfast together...I know I will.

It was a hot day so we went to the library. You enjoy reading, plus there are toys there too. You haven't learned how to be "quiet" yet, but that's ok. We had no agenda so I went with your lead..we played all day and of course took a nap.

When daddy got home from work we went to Chucky Chesse. I have never had so much fun there. What a joy you were to watch. You were so excited, evident by your big smile and your waving arms. The music was great and you danced in circles and waved and waved. You cried when we took you away. Daddy used some of your tokens for ski ball so he owes you. You loved throwing the balls, the bright lights, climbing on the slide and sitting in the car. It is so fun that you walk (well, you are running) because it allowed you to explore the entire place. You did listen pretty well and held our hand when we asked you to. You like to play a little game with us though, when we motion for you to "come" you get this smirk and spark in your eye and you go the other way. You do stop to look back at us and then you laugh and run straight at us with your arms wide open to hug us. It is too cute.

It is evident that you LOVE pizza and kind of like cake (I made a carrot one this time so it wasn't too sweet). Daddy and I laughed and laughed at your facial expressions and just enjoyed ourselves so much!

Then for ice cream at Silkies (ice cream was a little cold, but you liked it) and to open some gifts. What a mess you were, so a bath and night-night you went. I went to sleep smiling...It was just so fun to be with you! We pray you have many more wonderful years of life! We love you Andrew!


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