Nixon at age 1

By Desiree -
nixy boy is now 1, and life for him is looking sweet.


him at the zoo, 2 days before his b-day. that is a large stick pretzel that he is working on



he is: walking, babbling, grabbing toys, practically saying "mine", laughing all the time, going up stairs - but no guarantee on getting back down, turning down cheerios in the hopes of something better, and all around a fun little kid!



he loves his big sisters and is always trying to keep up with them and their many friends who constantly fill this house. luckily all the little friends and of course his sisters like him too.

his favorite food is watermelon or strawberries. following behind those would be cheetos
( i know i am a really good mom). he just recently became acquainted with apple juice, and he definitely digs it.

he is not way into tv, but when we put on yo gabba gabba he will tune in. he really likes the awesome music the show plays, and will naturally go into a squat like dance movement while listening to the good tunes.


you might think, what a cute kid, but wait til you see his baby photo, he has come a long way...

i am kidding, he was a little goofy looking as a newborn, but hey i am not gonna write that down anywhere....





FLASH BACK

nixon was born 8 pounds 8 ounces and 20.5 inches tall. he was 1 week early, with next to no problems, all in all a short and quick birthing experience- not to get too gruesome.


the big sisters


mommy and baby


i had to throw this picture in, its not really a good photo, but this sums up our time at the hospital.
brian and i have really enjoyed orem comm. hospital, for the births of our babies. we pretty much have a good time, goofing off, and taking funny photos, and chillin out.

when i am pain, i tend to get giddy instead of grouchy. having a baby is almost like one of the rare nights out that we get-
A DATE?.... dare i say.
this is getting weird. nevermind.

Comments

lisset said…
that last part has me rolling. a date at the hospital.. never thought of it that way. hilarious.
July 13, 2009 at 8:52 AM
Steffani said…
Happy Birthday Nixy pooh!! We love you!!!
July 13, 2009 at 9:10 AM
Amy said…
A YEAR???? Wow. That's crazy. Email me & let's plan our own date.
July 14, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Melonee said…
Happy Birthday Nixon! He is adorable, Des!

The date part is funny but true-- not only is it a childless date, but an overnight one!! ;)
July 22, 2009 at 2:05 PM
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