Monster Birthday

We often call Talon our little monster so it was obvious his 1st birthday would be monster themed. I started planning things a few months before and I was lucky enough to have my mom come up a few days early to help put it all together. Everything turned out so cute!

We had sub sandwiches, candy skewers, monster eyes, chips and a few other fun things. 

My mom and I stayed up late the night before the party to finish the monster prop... she came up with the brilliant idea and I have to say it turned out adorable!

We had a small gathering of close friends and family. Most of our friends don't have kids yet so Talon was the only little one.. he was okay with that though he loves being spoiled!

Our boy LOVED his cake! I wasn't sure what he would do but the kid dove right in!

Enough was enough... he went all in

And just a few more of him opening presents. Once he got that ball he was done!

We are so lucky to have so many people that love us and our little man! Thanks to everyone who came and shared this special day with us!

First hair cut

On Talon's 1st Birthday we decided to give him his first hair cut. I won't lie I was dreading it! To me his hair was the only thing left from birth and keeping him my little baby! As you can see the first cut was the hardest for me...

 It was time for a cut though and I'm fully aware of that..

 

At first he just tried to see what you were doing and follow the sound of the buzz...

 and then we was over it by the time mom got in there...

 The handsome little man after his bath. I could just squeeze those cheeks!

Talon turns 1!

Talon turned one back in January. I don't even know where to start when it comes to our little guy!

 The year went by so fast it kills me! Right before Christmas Talon took his first few steps but, he waited at least another month to really take off. We've come a long way from the days he wasn't gaining enough weight, just take a look at his stats at one year:

24 lbs 8 oz- 74 percentile

31 1/2 In.- 91 percentile

Head 47 1/4 cm.- 73 percentile

Talon,

We want you to know how much you are loved. Your mom and dad would give the world for you and as we look back at your first year my heart swells with being able to watch you grow and become the little man you are! It's hard to believe how much you have changed us and everyone around us. You decided your favorite person living creature in our house is the dog. Your dad didn't believe me when I told him you said Diddy, but it quickly became your favorite and only word for a while. Every morning you wake up, get your milk and go to the back door and knock on it until he comes to say hi. We are so lucky to have a dog that loves you and puts up with all that you do to him! It's been a few months but luckily I wrote down some things you did around your first birthday:

You LOVE your Diddy still!

You like to talk on skype

You can say Dad, Diddy, Mom

You finally started to do some sign language and can sign Dog

You love balls

You still love books

You like to empty out drawers and cabinets!

You get excited when Dad comes home

You LOVE your food!

You are still on formula but we mix half milk half formula

You no longer take a bottle

Your favorite blanket is a mini snuggler, a puppy dog one and the one Aunt Holly made you

 You are an amazing and perfect little boy. I love spending my days with you and sharing all the new things you are quickly learning. Life couldn't be better, we sure love you little man!!