Birthday Boy!

Yesterday was T's first birthday!  Wow what a difference a year makes. He had a blast opening presents, eating cake, and "talking" to grandparents, cousins and uncles on Skype.  It was a cyber-party.    We can't believe that just one year ago he was this tiny little guy...

Birthday Eve

So tomorrow is T's first birthday - I can't believe it!!!  We are so excited to give him all his new toys and to watch him eat his first bites of cake.  What an amazing first year it's been, it is hard to believe how much he has changed in 12 short months.  All week we've been reflecting about what we were doing last year. Here's a photo of me in labor in the evening of August 21st, 2008 - around 6pm. I didn't realize I was in labor at the time, but a few hours after this photo was taken, I definitely knew for sure. Wow, I was in for a VERY long night.  

First Trip to Half Dome

We returned yesterday from a fabulous trip to the Sierra Nevada mountains, little T's first foray above sea level.   He had a little trouble adjusting... we're not sure if it was the elevation, or just being in a new place away from home. He had trouble sleeping and was clingy for most of the trip.   But, we still had a wonderful time and even made it to Yosemite for a day trip.  You can see Half Dome in the background behind T's head in the photo below.   

The highlight of our trip to Yosemite was that we saw a BEAR on our way out of the valley!!! So cool. We took a photo from the car, but it didn't really come out so you'll just have to take our word for it (you know kind of like the one about the size of the fish we caught and had to throw back in the lake :-)).  He was so cute, just foraging by the river. I was shocked to see one out in the open and so close to people!   

Some more adventures...

The photo at left is at one of the many lakes in Mammoth. So gorgeous! 

Out of all the natural wonders that we saw on the trip, T's favorite pastime was still playing with his stroller. Go figure!  

Like father like son?

Lately, everyone has been saying that T looks most like me. However, when we took a second look at John's baby photos, the resemblance seemed to be uncanny. Here is a photo of John at 12 months, and one of little T just a week shy of his 1st birthday, wearing the same jacket! I think he looks just like his Daddy!  What do you think???   

Surfer Boy

We had a fun, lazy Sunday this past weekend.  T and I joined Daddy in his morning surf session.  Well, when I say "joined," I mean we went for a walk in the BOB while Dad caught some waves.   Afterward, we hung out in Swamis park and T had lots of fun climbing all over J's board and playing with the leash.  Some surfers walking by mentioned that T is about ready to paddle out!  Hmmm.... one thing at a time, let's get him swimming first.