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Meal Time

Watching a Movie

Enjoying the Cooler Weather

Waking Up

Afternoon Playtime

Philip likes to pull ALL the toys out and then decide which one to play with.

Books are still one of his favorites - he likes to turn all the pages.

"Mom, I'm tired after reading and playing all afternoon!"

Cooking Dinner

Philip's first kiss

Here's a video of Philip from his First Birthday party on August 4. This is Philip and his friend, Grace.

1 Year Checkup

Yesterday was Philip's 1 year checkup. He weighs 20 pounds and 4 ounces, and he is 28 inches tall. Before we left the waiting room to go back to the exam room, he looked at the people in the waiting room, waved his hand and said "Bye bye!" I don't think he realized we were on our way to get 2 shots.

Philip's 1st Birthday

Yesterday was Philip's 1st birthday. I cannot believe we have had him for an entire year. Everyday with him is new and exciting, and I can't remember what life was like without him.

Philip's Birthday Gifts

Philip got tons of gifts. He really enjoyed the bows and paper.

Philip's 1st Birthday Cake

Here's the cake for the guests at Philip's party.

Here's Philip's own little cake!
He was a little slow with the cake at first.

Then both hands went in and he was hooked!

Philip Playing

Here are just a few pictures of Philip. As we are quickly approaching his first birthday, he grows and changes daily. He can wave and say "Bye-bye". He LOVES to throw his toys down and then say "Uh-oh".

Books and cars seem to be the favorite toys, but Philip would much rather play with the remotes, our laptop, or anything else he can get his hands on that belongs to Mommy and Daddy. Pulling all the clothes from our drawers is lots of fun!
He is full of curiosity, always looking at everything, and is so much fun to watch.

This is what a peaceful afternoon looks like.....