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Saturday, October 3, 2009

Graham's 1st birthday

Here is Graham in the $10 onesie that he can only wear once but that I had to have. What's the point of having a birthday if not to wear ridiculously overpriced clothes? I'm hoping Elliot has this point of view in 6 months when my birthday comes around :)
Waiting for the Dr. to come in. We always have to wait FOREVER for Graham's pediatrician. I keep thinking about switching Dr's but then I remember I am too lazy to do something like that. Too much effort. It's easier to spend 5 hours in the waiting room every few months.

Graham weighed 24 lbs and is 31 1/2 inches long. This is slightly disturbing because he was 31 1/2 inches long at his 9 month appt. How is it possible that he hasn't grown even 1/2 inch in 3 months???? Is this it? Is he going to be 31 1/2 inches long for the rest of his life? Am I going to have to carry him around forever? Because my arms are getting tired. On the plus side though, I'll be able to buy him cute onesies for every birthday. I feel better already.
The poor guy also had to get 4 shots so he was definitely not a very happy camper after the appt. To make up for it, we threw him an awesome birthday party and invited all of his friends. This mostly consisted of everyone he is related to that lives nearby. We're working on branching out.


He pretty much hated that hat but I loved it and insisted on taking a million pictures of him wearing it. I'm an awful awful mom.
Graham is crazy about cats and anytime he see's one he squeals and try's to jump out of my arms to get to it. Unfortunately for him we will never own a cat but I did make him these cat birthday cakes. One for him to go to town on and one for the rest of us to consume.
It didn't take him very long to start stuffing the cake into his face at rapid speed. Pretty much the same way he eats everything.

Present time! Grandma got him some p.j's. He was obviously thrilled. What kid doesn't get excited about sleepwear?
I gave him the blanket that I recently finished that I started making when I found out I was pregnant. Wow.
Elliot's gift was the best. Elliot is really into hockey and loves the Pittsburgh Penguins, so he made Graham his own Penguins rookie card. I'm not sure Graham get's it quite yet but he loved chewing on it.
The party was so much fun and I we all had a great time. I just wish we could take a decent family picture.


4 comments:

deveney said...

he is so adorable! i love the bday festivities, you are a better mom then me...i felt like the birthday just snuck right up on me and i barely did anything. hopefully she won't remember. nice work on the blanket, very cute!

Heather said...

5 Hours...yes you need to switch! He is lookin super adorable as always. What is it with cats...Gabbie lunges out of my arms at any sight of one! Nice job on the cakes though.

Emily said...

What a perfect birthday! I think your family picture is great. I don't know if there is such thing as a perfect family picture, but you guys look cute.
Oh, the blanket looks awesome, you are very talented.

Sara said...

I CANNOT believe he is already 1!!! Crazy! Cute party!