Wordless Wednesday

12 months! Whaaaaat?!

Where does the time go? No seriously, where'd it go? I feel like life has been in fast forward but I also can't remember life PD (pre-Decs). 

This last month I've realized toddler-hood is right around the corner!

*Decs walks everywhere without falling too much. He's still a toe walker. Any tips on helping him overcome this goofy habit?? I don't want him to be "that guy" in high school still toe walking (you know you know someone who was!)

*He's so interactive...he loves to play hide n seek and understands games like "I'm going to get you" (i.e. chasing him). 

*Decs is blabbing like crazy. The only words I understand are mama, dada, and nana. I swear he's started to repeat "night, night" but the jury is still out on that.

This next stage in life intimidates me a bit. I'm pretty sure Declan is still milk protein intolerant. I gave him a yogurt today (his first real dose of anything dairy) and his butt got the worst rash I've ever seen on him. Not sure what we do but our 1 year appointment is Friday and I'm anticipating trying soy products. What I'm definitely NOT looking forward to is getting rid of the bottle, weaning off the paci and trying to figure out 2 naps to 1. So many changes! 

Speaking of changes, here's my nugget as a 10 day old:

...and at nearly 1 year old:

Here's to another amazing year with an outrageously fabulous little man. We can't wait to see what's next in your ever-changing world.

Paaar-tay!

Deep breaths. My son's first birthday party is over. Sniff sniff. Today was a blast. The weather was beautiful, Declan destroyed his cake in the most adorable way possible, and we were surrounded by family and great friends. Ahh! We love this kid!! Happy first, my love.

Cake Smash!

Sunday is Declan's 1st birthday party. I seriously feel like he was a 2 month old last week. Time most definitely feels like it's going in fast forward. As part of my it's-starting-to-get-out-of-control party planning, I wanted to do a cake smash photo shoot. Fortunately I found a great photographer, Natalie at Shay Chic Photography, who was up to the challenge. Here's a peek at our time together:

Now that most of the details of the party are in place I hope that things go smoothly. Declan woke up with a runny nose and is a bit of crab apple today so I'm hoping he's not getting sick just in time for the big day. *fingers crossed*

A little preview of our plans:

~The party is at a "spraypark" which is a good thing...the forecast is 90 degrees and sunny

~Our theme is "mod dots"...you'll have to see the pictures. :)

~I stole my bestie's idea that she used at her son's bday party and took a pic from every couple of months that I'll displaying some cute- yet undetermined- way.

~I made a "1" shirt and a tie shirt for him to sport like the stud he is.

We feel so blessed to have such an amazing son and can't wait to celebrate his first year of life!!

Wordless Wednesday

Confession

I must confess that I spent $20 on our recent Seattle vacation purchasing an outfit simply for a photo op. How could I possibly pass up this little gem:

It's an ode to the many nicknames given to our sweet son. Though we've called him Decs and Deckers many times, never have we been creative enough to call him Poop Deck (until now).

So here is the first and last time Declan will sport a romper:

Because Chip.otle is just that good...

We agree little man, we agree. Our son loves black beans, pork and rice from Chip.otle and I can survive solely on their guacamole for years.  A perfect combination.