Happy Birthday(s) to Guy!

You'll notice in the pictures below that Guy is wearing several different outfits. This jet-lagging mama didn't have it in her to organize a birthday celebration, so we spread out the presents, cards, and cupcakes over several days. It made me feel sort of guilty, because birthdays are really important to me. Not because I love birthday parties, but because I love that there's one special day a year to celebrate that a person was born and is who they are. Personally, I don't need or want a birthday party, but I do like to feel special and loved. So, since we tell Guy he's special and loved every day and since he has no idea what a birthday actually is, we kept things low-key this year. Wow, I still feel a little guilty as I'm writing this.

We haven't made it to the doctor for his one year check-up, but I can tell you that Guy is a big boy. While we were traveling, most people thought he was about 18 months old. He's not nearly the chunky monkey he once was and has slimmed down a ton since he's been mobile. However, he's still "dense" as Jonathan's mom so appropriately describes him, and I think he's pretty long as well.

Guy is a BUSY boy. He is always on the move and several people in the U.S. said that they thought he had an adventurous spirit. He likes climbing stairs (I'm so glad we don't have any in our apt), playing with cars (I love little boys!), and emptying drawers (fortunately I don't care about nicely folded clothes). He is pretty vocal, except when new people are around or he's put on the spot, and discovered a (not-so) lovely high-pitched scream on our travels. Guy has lots of smiles and is our little cuddle-bug. He is figuring out the world, trying to put Legos together and mimic the things we are teaching him. It is an amazing joy to watch him grow and I am overwhelmingly delighted with the little boy he is turning into.

Happy Birthday Guy!

LEGOS! Jonathan is so excited to start building things with his son. Guy figured these out quickly, but still has a hard time putting them together. It won't be long, though!

Opening a birthday card from his grandparents

His new favorite toy...a talking, singing grocery cart that moves!

Enjoying his birthday gifts. He loves books.

His adorable bib and the egg-dairy-free cupcakes I made for him. Darn food allergies.

I LOVE this picture of Guy. He was so excited when we put that cupcake in front of him and sang happy birthday.

Make a wish Guy!

He did eat a couple of bites, but wasn't too excited about it.

I think he's like his dad and doesn't like sweets very much.