One year ago today. . . .

Just the beginning. . . .

Our Baby is One!

It seems just like yesterday that I went into labor, and Davis was born! It has been an amazing year to say the least. Davis is such a blessing, and Michael and I, of course, love him beyond words. It's hard to believe that this time last year we were so overwhelmed with the new responsiblity of being parents, and today we feel like we're pros! ha! It has been wonderful watching him grow and learn, and seeing his personality develop more and more. I could go on and on! Today we celebrated with lunch at Brio where he had his very own order of spaghetti with meat sauce, and then walked through Brookwood mall where there was a magician outside of the toy store. He made Davis a birthday hat out of balloons. Davis LOVES it! Then we ran into the Finleys, and Davis and Porter hung out for a few minutes. Davis napped, and then we took him back to the mall for his favorite--a sugar cookie from The Cookie Co. The best thing about the day was that he gave us a gift. (i guess?) He is officially walking! He has been taking a few steps here and there, but now, he'll walk across the room and then sit down and crawl! So, needless to say, we'll never forget when our baby started walking! Happy Birthday sweet baby!

Birthday Cowboy!

Davis' First Birthday Party!!!

Davis' first birthday party was 8/23. It was a Cowboy Party, and we were supposed to have ponies but it rained! :( The party was so much fun, and Davis knew he was the center of attention! We had so much fun celebrating with friends, family, and neighbors. Davis ate lots of cake and snacks, and I couldn't believe he didn't have an upset stomach! It was a very special day, and he is loving of his new toys!

The cutest/funniest picture. . . .

When we were in Atlanta for Claire's second birthday, she and Davis played so well together! I put Davis in the back of this truck, and he pushed the lawn mower while Claire pushed him all over the yard. It was soooo funny! She entertained Davis a lot!

First Day of Fall Mother's Day Out. . . .

Davis started Mother's Day out on Tuesday! His teachers are so sweet, and Davis is loving it! When we walk in he starts pushing out of my arms so that he can get down and play. I "tried" to take a couple of pictures of him before we left Tuesday morning, but he was all over the place! He wore a little blue and white gingham jon jon that was Cooper's. It is smocked with a school bus and red school house. It looked so cute on him, I have to say! When i dropped him off, all of the little boys were dressed so cute--monogrammed jon jons, plaid bubbles, etc. What a precious class!

Tatum, will you come live with us???

Tatum is the best little babysitter ever! Davis and I went to the beach last weekend with my parents who were babysitting Cooper and Tatum for the weekend. Tatum is the sweetest little girl, and gives Davis so much attention! She plays with him and even helped Dad babysit him one morning! Mom and I took Cooper to the beach while Davis took his nap. I told Dad to check on him several times, and to call me when he woke up. When we got back to the condo Tatum said, "I heard Davis, so I went in to check on him and he had taken his diaper off! So I went and woke up Buck to tell him that Davis was awake." Yes, you read this correctly! Tatum basically babysat Davis while Dad snoozed a little. It was hilarious! Dad said he had checked on Davis twice--didn't mention the napping! I told him he was fired! ha ha ha Anyway, here are some pics from the weekend. . . .

Meeting new friends. . . .

Davis has met two new friends. First, he met Ava Greear McDaniel in West Point. Ava Greear is my friend Garnett's little girl. She is almost four months old. Davis was not very gentle with her. He wanted her to play, and she's too little. She got a little teary because Davis kept tugging on her, but we managed to get a couple of cute pics. Then my friend Anna came to Birmingham, and we met her little boy, Harrison. He is 14 months. He and Davis were a pair! They destroyed Edgar's bakery at lunch and then tore up a playroom at a house that we went to for a children's trunk show. We bought them some of the same outfits! ha! Davis will be seeing a lot more of Ava Greear and Harrison over the years!

Birthday parties!!

Davis has had a busy social calendar lately! He has been to three birthday parties in the past few weeks--Porter Finley's first, Jake Dorfman's first, and cousin Claire's second! He had so much fun at all three, and I know he is ready for his birthday party now! Davis is like his mommy--he loves a good party! ha! Here are some pics from all the parties. . . . (don't know why some are smaller than others?)