Charlie Townes & Sam Francis: 1 whole year of life!

Yes, everyone, I am 1 year old!!!! Finally! First I want to take the time to thank my Mom & Dad for keeping me alive for these past 12 months. I know it isn't easy putting up with me. It's been super fun these last 12 months, as I've reviewed my blog, I see I've done some pretty awesome things. Thanks Mom & Dad, I couldn't have made it this far without you...lol. I've gone from just laying there to walking, drinking just milk to eating full meals. I've even started saying some words. I say da da da dad, but I'm not convinced I know what it means quite yet. I think my parents have decided that my first word is "oook" or book? Now I'm starting to say gawk, or bath, and then gaaa guk, or timber. I say things a little funny but they can understand me.

In addition to all the great things I've done I have some more to add. Starting with my 1st birthday party...it was on my birthday. So many family and friends came to Schuyler to hang out with me- both of my grandparents, my Aunt Julie and Aunt Kaitlin, Uncle Adam and Uncle Geno, my friends, Kate J & Lilah, Brooklyn & Bella, Sofia, Zach & Joey, Kate S and Mia. I woke up to the chaos of a party and wasn't quite awake yet. It wasn't too long before I was back in full swing eating some cake. Then my presents were opened although Mom didn't have much help from me, I was too busy walking around not paying attention she says. Everyone was too generous, I got some awesome toys! Here are some pictures from my exciting day...

Birthday Breakfast

Birthday Cake...MMMM

What a mess....bath time!

My new Kawasaki from Mia.

My Cozy Coupe..

Thanks Mom & Dad....I guess you can't have a childhood without one?

Since my birthday I have done some traveling. I had my first "really" long road trip. We went to Minnesota! It was about 7 hours in the car, and I did really well. I took some naps, watched my favorite video, Baby Einstein Noah's Ark, and then read books and played a lot with Mom. Here's a video of us trying to pass the time.

My Mom is so silly. I also went to my 3rd wedding, yes, I've been to 3 weddings and I'm just 1. Dad can't complain about weddings anymore, 3 by the age of 1, I definitely win. I also went to my first, yes I said first, hoping there will be more, Twins game. It was pretty cool seeing the field, but I was more interested in walking around and eating french fries or peanut shells off the ground. Mom kept telling me "no," are you not supposed to do that?

Here is a picture of me at my Mom's work picinic. I had so much fun! There was a big pool full of ducks and you could pick the ducks out. I went in for my first duck, and whoops in went my head. I got a little wet. Then all I wanted to do was play in that pool. Mom even tried to take me far away from it, but as soon as she let me down I took off and headed straight for the pool. Nobody can stop me now. I accidentally splashed another girl, she cried. I felt bad so Mom apologized.