Happy 1st Birthday Drew!

We have had a fun week celebrating Drew's first birthday.  We ended the celebrations today with an "Art Party," with family and friends.  Thank you so much to everyone who helped us celebrate.  Grandma Cyndie did an amazing job painting the kids faces, we did some finger painting outside and enjoyed playtime and a picnic lunch.  Drew seems to take after me and might not have much of a sweet tooth, he wasn't that into his birthday cake although he did like smearing it all over the place!

This year has gone so fast but at the same time when I look back at the pictures of Drew's birth it seems like forever ago!  He is growing into an amazing little boy and brings so much joy to our lives.  

A few Drew facts:

Favorite song: ABC's and Itsy Bitsy Spider

Favorite food: Cheese, toast and MEAT (seriously, this kid LOVES his chicken)

Favorite toy: usually whatever Cooper is playing with, lately he likes to take Cooper's car tracks apart

Much to my delight he is starting to take more of an interest in books

Loves to watch Gus out the window when we let him outside (they are great buddies)

He now weighs 22 lbs 15 oz - 53%

Height is 31 in - 85%

Head is 10 in - 93%

Funny little story, Jennon and the boys were in the toy room and Cooper accidentally bumped into Drew.  Drew started sobbing and Jennon said, "Drew, it wasn't that bad, you're fine."  Drew looked right at Jennon, stopped crying and gave him the biggest, cheesiest grin/smirk Jennon has every seen.  I think this little guy is going to keep us on our toys.

We love you so much Drew-bird, happy birthday buddy!!!

Crawling and 1st Haircut

As of two and half weeks ago Drew officially started crawling!  I am so happy he is on the move for the sake of his development but I must admit it was kind of nice knowing when I put him down somewhere he will be in the same spot when I come back ; )  Definitely not the case now!  I feel like he is so much happier and is loving his new found independence.  His favorite destinations seem to be the entertainment stand and the basement bathroom where Gus' food and water dish are.
He is adding to his vocabulary and has recently said, "Hi Nana," "Bye bye," and Nana swore he said, "happy," while the boys were singing Happy Birthday to Gumpa.
Pretty sure our poor little buddy is working on three new teeth about to pop through!  It might even be more but I wasn't able to get a very long look at his bottom teeth.  So far he has three teeth that have totally popped through.
Yesterday Coop and I took Drew to get his first haircut.  He had a bit of a Donald Trump do going on and the length was super long on the top and some random spots on the sides.  I do love the curls and think we will continue to grow his hair out, but wanted to even things out a bit.  Drew was stone cold serious the entire time Rosio was cutting his hair.  His right eye was a little irritated but for the most part he did a great job sitting still.  I think he looks very handsome with his new look ; )

We had a little celebration at our house today.  Knock on wood Cooper is officially done sucking his thumb!  He was able to pick out a toy from Target for doing such a great job with this difficult task and he selected some sort of Star Wars ship.  Then off to the library where he selected two Star Wars books to bring home, I think I see a pattern ;)