Who’s a big 1 year old? Zachary!

Good Morning Birthday Boy!

We sang Happy Birthday to Zachary, but he didn't understand what we were doing.

Zachary put on his Birthday Boy shirt and was ready to face the day!  It started with dropping Elena off at school (her last day).Then, a trip to the doctor office for a one year wellness visit and shots.  Zachary enjoyed the bead toy and opening the cabinets (his usual doctor office activities). But this time he was walking from the toy to the cabinets, not crawling.

He explored the tub of books too (we always have to wait for Dr. Miller).  He really liked the sheep page.All done with the exam, now just waiting for shots...  Zachary weighed 22lbs 8oz (50th percentile), was 31" long (80th percentile), and had a head circumference of 18 1/2" (70th percentile).  Not too proportionate, but he looks good to us!  Dr. Miller said he was doing great and was on track and even a little ahead with his motor skills.  Now to work on Zachary's eating and sleeping habits...  But he's a healthy guy and Dr. Miller was impressed that she's only seen him for wellness visits and not any sicknesses in between.

Zachary had 3 shots in his arms and stopped crying as soon as he was in his mommy's arms.

Tired kiddo was ready for a nap, but Big Sis had an early dismissal and show we had to get to...  We wanted to celebrate the day with a nice lunch out, but Zachary was too tired.  Good thing Grandma and Grandpa were with us and could take Elena out to celebrate with Mexican tortilla chips and a virgin daiquiri.  Zachary had to go home and sleep, sleep, sleep!   After the nap there was time to visit the garden and snack on some strawberries.  Zachary prefers the wild variety.

He just kept stuffing his face.  We celebrated Zachary's first birthday (and Grandma and Grandpa's wedding anniversary since they're on the same day) at Coho Cafe.  We had fond memories of celebrating Elena's first birthday at the restaurant and wanted to continue the tradition.

    Zachy, those are crayons, not a harmonica!!!

    

Grandma and Grandpa gave him a birthday card.

Zachary enjoyed the french fries, calamari, fish, flatbread, and aioli sauce.

 

We sang Happy Birthday, and again he didn't get it...

Zachary was very timid about digging into the dessert.  He wasn't a big fan of the chocolate cake (more for Mommy and Daddy), but he loved the ice cream.  Good thing we're having ice cream at his birthday party instead of cake...

It even tastes good off the table...

What a cute messy face!

Then it was goodbye hugs and kisses to Grandma and Grandpa and off to bed. 

The following day Zachary had his birthday pizza (free from Alfy's Pizza) and sundae cupcakes.  Sundae cupcakes are made with melted ice cream and topped with whipped cream, fresh raspberries, and hot fudge sauce.  Zachy's favorite part of that was the candle and whipped cream.

And we still have two more birthday celebrations for him later this month.  First his huge birthday party with guests and presents, and then a family birthday party with Nana, PopPop, and the rest of our Tri-Cities relatives.

Happy Birthday Zachary!