Walking to the Dream Week 22, 23, & 24

Week 22 - 30.5 miles

Week 23 - 19.84 miles

Week 24 - 20.19 miles

Total Walked - 418.35

Total Left to Walk - 126.65 

Such a Big Boy!

Michael has started branching out a lot more lately when it comes to food. He is eating almost all table food, and really liking it.

Last week, we had fried chicken, so I was cutting some off the bone for Michael and he loved it. But apparently I wasn't giving it to him fast enough so Andrew handed him the whole leg. Michael then proceeded to chew on the chicken leg for the next 10 minutes. He is definitely a southern boy!

Also, Michael has decided that he can feed himself, and doesn't need my help. How did he get so big, so quick?

He does a great job getting the spoon to his mouth, and the food into his mouth. He hasn't figured out how to get the food onto his spoon from the bowl yet. But that will come in time.

He is very proud of himself!

Now if we could just get him to eat fruit and veggies that aren't pureed. He really doesn't like the slime factor.

Best Day Ever!

One year ago today, was the best day of my life. We held our baby boy in our arms for the very first time!

We prayed for a child, and God blessed us with the most perfect baby.

From that first moment I held Michael in my arms, it was an instant bond, and I knew, I was his mother.

Thank you God, for giving us Michael, and making me a mother!

1 Year Pictures

On Friday, we met Sarah at a local park so she could take Michael's one year pictures. As always, she did a great job!
At one point during the session, Michael ran right up to her, and gave her the sweetest hugs. He loves his photographer!

Here are just a few she put on facebook.
He's saying "I'm one!"

Check out all those teeth!

Thanks for doing such a wonderful job Sarah! We love you!

Michael's Birthday Party Re-Cap

Michael's Birthday Party was a lot of fun, and wanted to make sure I shared some pictures from the wonderful day!

Cookies all wrapped and ready to go.

The Birthday boy going for a swim with Daddy!

Michael's Cake with some cupcakes

Our little family. Michael wasn't too sure about all the attention.

Daddy helping blow the candle out

Michael wanted nothing to do with his cake.
He even cried when Andrew put icing on his hands.

The icing on his lips is about the only icing that got close to his mouth.

Aunt Becky did manage to get him to eat some ice cream though.
He seems to be liking it!

Our happy family after everyone had left.

And all of the presents that he got!
I forgot to take any pictures while we were opening presents.

Thanks to everyone who came to the party! We had a great time!

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That is how old I am today!

Baby Katie 8/10/82

Last year I got the best birthday gift ever!

I saw this face for the very first time.

Baby Michael 8/10/10

I'm not sure there is anyway to top that!

 Or maybe there is...

I get to spend all day with that sweet baby boy! 

12 Months Old = 1 Year!

This is Michael's final monthly update! I can't believe my little boy is 1 year old already! Where did this year go?

Here is what Michael is up to at 12 Months Old:
- He is walking everywhere! No more crawling for him!
- He is working on getting his 1 year molars. The top ones are almost through, and the bottom ones are very swollen.
- He weighs about 24 lbs and is 32” tall!

- He is still in size 3 diapers and size 18 month clothes.
- He is eating all kinds of table food. The only baby food he still gets is apple sauce, baby yogurt, and baby cereal (for breakfast). Some of his favorites are: cheese, chicken, pizza, and grits.

- We are almost done transitioning him to the milk-based formula. Once that is complete, we can start to transition him to whole milk. Let’s hope that goes well. He hasn’t had any more issues with the milk-based formula.
- He still isn’t saying too many words. He does say “Mama” but it is very rare. He has started to try and say “please” and “thanks” but the only part that comes out is the "sss" sound on the end. But he holds it out for a long time, thinking he is saying the whole word. It is very cute.

- He loves to the play the drums. When we are upstairs playing, he will make his way into the spare bedroom where the drums are, and pick up a drum stick and start banging on the cymbals.
- He is getting more and more interested in books lately. He will sit with a book for several minutes just flipping the pages and looking at the pictures. He still doesn’t want to read through a book, which takes too long. But he loves turning the pages as I try to get out as many words as I can from that page.

- He is down to one long nap a day. He usually naps from 1:00 – 3:30 pm and then goes to bed at 7:30.
- It is hard to keep him entertained at work now. He used to be happy sitting and playing in the pack 'n play, but now he wants to be out, running around. We are trying to work around that issue.

- This has been the best year of our lives, and there are no words to express how extremely happy he has made us.

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Michael, you are the best thing that has ever happened to your Daddy and Me, and we will forever be grateful that God chose us, to be your parents

 

Michael's First Year

Here is a video I put together of Michael's First Year.
I can't get through the first 10 seconds without crying!
I can't believe it's been a year already. Time goes so fast.


Michael's First Year from Katie Wolff on Vimeo.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL!

One year ago today, our precious baby boy was born! Of course, we didn't find out that he had made his arrival until almost 24 hours later. He was the answer to our prayers! Our own little miracle.
Michael, you have brought so much joy and happiness into our lives. From the minute we first held you in our arms, you smiled, and you have not stopped smiling since.

We love you more than words can say and are so proud to be called your parents.
Happy First Birthday!
We love you!

Sneak Peak

Here's a sneak peak at what I've been busy doing...

Saturday will be here before we know it.

Lots to do before the big Birthday Party!