Tuesday, August 20, 2013

big E turns the big ONE.

Today is our little guys' 1st birthday. I can't believe a year has already gone by since we were in the hospital OR room preparing for the arrival of Ethan. He's changed so much in a year, already walking (started at about 10 1/2 - 11 months). He has a few words (or sounds) that he likes to make:

momma
da-da
uhhh - oooohhhh
oooo-whhoaaa
din-doo (I think this means 'thank you', he always says it after we hand him something, ha!)

weighs 27 lbs.
height (I need to measure)
clothes - 24 months
shoes - size 6
*obviously, he's a BIG boy!

He's the sweetest, happiest, most handsome baby boy ever. Seriously though - always happy. He loves Isabella unconditionally. Every morning when he wakes up, he looks for her. Once he finds her, he usually lays his head down on her pillow - melts my heart. Bella is quite the little entertainer - she will do anything to make her little brother laugh at her.

Dinner's at the Conradi house are very entertaining...Bella is usually making a ridiculously funny face or sound, Ethan is cracking up laughing (which leads to him snorting, and eventually having the hiccups)...mommy is video taping, and daddy is just taking it all in. Never a dull moment - I wouldn't have it any other way.

This past weekend we had Ethan's 1st birthday party. Of course I had to go with a theme - and so I choose 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar"...this suited Ethan very well, considering he is always hungry! Everything turned out perfect. We had all of our friends and family over for lots of tacos, rice, beans, chips and salsa! Everyone loves Mexican food! I went all out for decorations (again), and like always, took tons of photos. Our little man was given so many new toys / clothes / shoes - he's a very happy little guy!

As for his birthday dinner - we will most likely have pasta (his favorite) and cake of course!

Happy Birthday Ethan - mommy loves you very much!