First tooth/teeth, finally!

Oliver turns 1!  It was quite the eventful day.  We had a family gathering, with grandparents, great grandparents, aunts and uncles, a great aunt and uncle.  Quite the event!

 Oliver enjoyed the activity, but especially the cake and ice cream. Yes, he was allowed to try Amy's ice cream and seemed to prefer it over the cake!  Confirmation that he is our kid.

 Celebrating outside, swinging - one of his favorite activities!

First steps

On his 1st birthday, Oliver took his first few steps behind his new lawn mower.  This particular toy does not hold weight like other walker toys, so it was perhaps simply to build his confidence as he walked unsupported! 

Before the Big Day

Before Oliver celebrates having lived a full year this coming Monday, I wanted to share two fun happenings around our house.

First, we have been juicing and Oliver has been partaking too. He gulps this green juice down! Then, we hang out outside before his morning nap.

A few weekends ago, Oliver's grandparents (Gramma Janet and Grandpa Dude) came into town and helped to build a bookshelf for Oliver's room. We just finished painting it, and he loves it already!

9, 10, 11 Months!

At 9 months, Oliver was loving avocado (this liking comes and goes):

And still crawling up a storm! (action shot!)

At 10 months, he loved crawling around the nearby park and exploring, no matter the temperature:

And he *loves* to swing:

Also, on January 30 (right before 10 months), he stood several times without holding onto anything! I never got it on film, but it was exciting to see his little feet and legs support himself upright! He spent his 10th month furniture walking on a regular basis as well.

Now, at 11 months, the standing on his own has become a more regular occurrence.

He also is regularly entertained by the washing machine...

Below is a "proper" 11-month picture, taken by his Aunt Amanda at his cousin's 1st birthday party. Tytus and Oliver are exactly one month apart!