One!!!


I have successfully completed my first year of life, and it was an absolutely fabulous year. Last week, I partied like a rockstar. I've just now begun to recover from my wild time in order to tell you all about it.

I celebrated my first birthday in Texas. The best things I got for my birthday were constant love and attention. I had a faithful audience to watch all my tricks and antics, including pushing my wagon, walking a couple steps by myself, putting things on my head, playing with my toys, and giving numerous speeches.

My birthday party was a lot of fun. It included my very own cake, balloons, a cook-out, and lots of nice presents. I got a dog (aka "gog"), a monkey, a horse, games with rings and balls, a xylophone, and lots of books and clothes.


My dad even got to come (live via satellite) for a few minutes of the party, and he sent me a present! He sent me a Tapout shirt that matches his exactly so we can be twins. That made my birthday really special. I'm so glad he could stop by. I can't wait for him to get home. One more month!

The celebrating has carried on for a couple more days since we got back to Colorado. More presents arrived in the mail from Gram, and I got a purple gog that says my name from Kendel & Heather. I've decided I'd like to have birthdays more often. My birthday was the most fun week ever, and I don't want to wait another year to do it again!

The Buggy Walk

Look what I learned today. I'm moving fast with the buggy my mom gave me as an early birthday present. Check it out:

What else?

What else have I been up to, aside from the social events that I recently shared with you? I have been getting into all kinds of trouble. I can hardly wait until I can walk, and even better, RUN! I think I'm having fun now, just wait...

If you pull on this soft paper, it just keeps coming and coming. It tastes delicious too. My mom said it's only cute once. She keeps the paper somewhere else now.
My friend, Heather, hooked me up with my first lollipop. Sometimes, she's a little more fun than my mom is. It was the most delicious thing I've ever eaten, and more importantly, I didn't need anyone's help with it.

Kendel and I had a grand scheme to runaway together, but we got caught trying to open the door. We just wanted to go to the playground. We convinced our mothers to take us later.

We had a great time at the playground. My mom says I'll enjoy it more when I learn not to eat woodchips and grass, and when I am big enough to play on the slides and teeter totter. But I LOVE swinging.


I got some nice snacks and toys in an Easter package from my Grandma Ford. The best part was this lovely "hat". I'll grow into it.
And last, an update to the list:

THINGS THAT GRACIE SHOULD NOT HAVE EATEN
1. band-aid (01/25/10)
2. a considerable chunk out of a foam rubber ball (03/28/10)