My Little One Year Old!

Happy Birthday Little Man! It is hard to believe that Nico is a one year old. He is learning so many new things every day it is hard to keep up. Nico is really good at mimicking things you do. If you clear your throat, so does Nico. If you click your tongue in your mouth so does he. If you brush your teeth, he wants to brush his teeth. The minute he hears the ice machine go on the fridge he knows you are getting water and squeals with excitement to get up so he can take a sip. When he hears the door open he knows Daddy is home. If you say "Go get your truck, your nook, your woobie (blankie), he will turn around and go get it. It is so amazing watching him learn! You are a smart, particular, loving, amazing little dude and I can't wait to continue to watch you grow. Love you bud!

One year ago...

Naughty, naughty....

Streaker....

Uncle Tommy

Mmmm, cookie!

I love helping dad finish his juice!

Big Boy

We are experimenting with different foods. Currently Nico hates eggs, loves broccoli, hates toast, loves pizza, hates cheese, loves cauliflower, hates mac and cheese, loves hot dogs. If anyone has good suggestions on introductory foods/finger food it would be greatly appreciated :)

Should you have that in your mouth? Should you be in there?

Should you be on there?

Should you be in there?

Six teeth so far...and MAN they hurt when he gets your fingers!

Thanks for the super cute hat Chrobuck's...

My V-day flowers... boy was I confused when they sent a dozen red roses. So was Mario. I am not a big fan of roses, especially red ones. Did I have a secret admirer? Nope, they sent the wrong ones. Later I received beautiful orchids (card read- Love your boyz), the same we had in our wedding. Nice job Mario!

Kisses for his new pooch!

Relax kid...tomorrow is another day!

Is It Seriously February?

Wow, I cannot believe it is February already. Nico will turn one year old on 2.27 (Oh and Mario will turn the big 3-0).... the year has absolutely flown by.

Every day Nico figures out something new. As you can see he loves the dishwasher! If we open it he is right there waiting to "help".. The dish below was already in there but he took it out and handed it to dad..

Closing door...

Hmmm, what should I spit at Mom today? I see she is wearing a cream shirt...I think carrots or squash sound good!

We have gone to the little play area in Eden Prairie Center quite a few times this winter just to get out of the house. The first time we went he just sat back and observed all the screaming children. Now he gets himself right in the mix!

Oooops, took a tumble!

Catching up!!!

Nico had his first swimming lesson on Saturday. This child has no fear when it comes to water. He was splish splashing, kicking and drinking the pool water. Dad could hardly contain him.

I was so surprised that at 10 months he knew that crawling up on the toy would get him higher so that he could see out the window.

Where's Nico?!?!

We are still working on him holding the sippy cup and bottle on his own.

Always into mischief...

This picture is for Libby... don't you miss the Minnesota winters??

We had a little Tex Mex Christmas Eve... sombrero's, mustaches, a little music from the Gypsy Kings and all the food you could think of....oh and of course Margarita's and a bull rendition courtesy of my mom (picture not included)... I thought I took more photos than this... next year I will do better :)

Think he is getting a little big for his chair?!?!? Ha!