Jacob Turned 1

Over a month ago! And Bob wasn't there!

Okay, backing up.... we have some apartment building back in Maine, and, well, one really needed a new roof. So, Bob went to schedule flights and arrange schedules trying to make it work around the cabinetry jobs he had lined up, and the only time that could be done was the day before Jacob turned one - and, of course, it had to be for a least a week - he opted for the one week making for some very long days. But he had great help and great company!

Anyway, the kids and I decided that we were going to do something special for Jacob on his birthday anyway because it was, after all, his first! We contacted a few friends last minute and had a little party in the park - the kids decorating the cakes for that party. A caterpillar and a gummy bear bridge! It was rather chaotic, but I don't know why I hadn't figured that into the occasion given that Bob was out of town. But it was very nice for our friends to help us say "Happy First Birthday" to the little guy.

We did have a family FHE party for him as well. Since he'd done it once already, he knew exactly what to do with his presents. I decorated another caterpillar cake for that night. We finally used the pan that Aunt Julie had give us years ago - we've just been waiting for the right time.... it's a cupcake pan that does all the caterpillar section. (And it worked great!)

Anyway - as always, it's hard to admit that the year had already gone by. He's grown so much - and continues to do so. He has several words, constantly trying out new ones and trying to mimic the sounds he hears from us in relation to something he really wants. He does amazing with sign language - still smiles nearly all the time and is just full of love and life and enthusiasm!