Outdoor fun

Andrew loves to ride in his little car. He can push himself backwards.
Pushing his car around.

I love sports!

Playing basketball with dad.

Spring Days and Birthday Party

Andrew turns one next week and we had some friends and family over to celebrate. Here you can see Faith and Bekah are a lot more interested in Andrew's presents than he is. Who needs toys when you have a paper cup?
Yummy birthday cake!

The frosting is the best part.

Tulip time at our house.

Trying to put his shoe on. Andrew loves his shoes and loves to go outside.

Andrew could walk around holding mama's hand all day.

Andrew loves exploring the great outdoors.

Loving the swings. Whee!

Looking good in his sun hat. He doesn't leave it on for long though.

Almost walking!

Andrew has been doing some more walking lately. He walks between pieces of furniture and from furniture to mom or dad. Pretty soon he will be running around! Dave and I are going to Florida for a few days and we are a little anxious about leaving him but we know Opa and Oma will take good care of him.

Do I dare let go?

Here I come!

Relaxing with his favorite beverage.

Its so sunny out today!

Playing outside with a tub of water and a little ducky.

Andrew's last month of the first year of life!

Andrew plays it cool for the paparazzi. Walking with grandma.

I'm a sports star!

Hi Andrew fans!

Someday I'll be able to reach the kitties.

The family at Meijer Gardens.

Andrew and Mama among the plants.

Andrew giving serious thought to some plant life.

You can see where Andrew gets his observation skills.

Spring is Here!

We are so happy for the warmer weather so Andrew can play outside every day. He loves walking around the yard, tasting leaves and playing with the neighbor's dog. Here's Andrew sorting shapes. He likes taking them in and out of the bucket and moving them behind him one by one.

Andrew loves the cookie jar from Uncle Frank and Aunt Kathy. He can put the circle shape back in all by himself and will do it over and over.

Andrew and Dada going for a run in the new jogging stroller.

Discovering daffodils. I was trying to get a nice spring picture but he actually wasn't very interested in posing.

There's so much to see!

Time to Eat!

I have been trying to do more finger foods with Andrew and I gave him a little baby spoon to use. I help him scoop the food up and he puts the spoon in his mouth! Its a little messy and lots of fun! I'm probably the only mom in the world who always forgets to put a bib on her child. I can feed myself.

This is so much fun! Hooray!

What the heck? Pancakes?

Discovering bananas.

Andrew loves using his walker to practice his walking skills.

Possibly the world's cutest and most clever baby.

Hey, Mom! Andrew cruising around the coffee table.

Andrew's fascinated by bubbles.

Why can't I seem to catch these?
Andrew cleverly trying to put his sock back on.

Might as well take the other one off.