Grayson's Tractor Birthday Party!

When deciding on a theme for Grayson's 1st birthday, I gave Derek two choices...trucks or tractors.  For obvious reasons, he chose tractors .  I had so much fun planning this party, there were so many cute ideas out there and one major difference between Jocelyn's 1st birthday and Grayson's is the development of Pinterest!! Very dangerous!

I took monthly pictures of Grayson in his special chair to show how big he got each month

Sitting on Great Grandpa's tractor

Only took 45 pictures of them to get this one...

And approximately 62 to get this one, sigh...

Poppy was entertaining the kids in the bouncehouse

 All of a sudden everyone disappeared out of the garage, when I came inside this is what I found.  The ENTIRE party watching the Brazil/Chile game.  Haha!

I don't think he got enough gifts?

Showing cousin Ashton his new tractor

Big sister had to help blow out the candle

He's like, hmmm what is this?

Mom, are you sure this is for me??!

Then bam!  He knew exactly what to do

Action shot...see the cake flying?  Haha!

In my hair

A sink bath was in order after that cake smash

I had a LOT of helpers while opening G's gifts.

Grayson got a red truck piggy bank from gramma and granddaddy. 

 

The party went off without a hitch and I am so happy everyone was able to come help us celebrate.  I can't believe my baby is 1.  Crazy how time flies!

Grayson turns 1!!!

I can't believe it!  This year has just flown by, and we have enjoyed every minute of it.  I will be honest, when the doctor told us we were going to have a boy, I was like "what do I do with that??"  Looking back, I am an idiot, and I wouldn't change a thing.  I love this little guy so much, he brings so much happiness to our lives.  Jocelyn absolutely adores her little brother, and loves on him every chance she gets.  Sometimes she is too rough with him, and I kindly remind her that very soon he will start walking and be her worst nightmare :) 

As I mentioned, Grayson is not walking yet, but Jocelyn didn't start until 13.5 months, so we aren't worried.  He is close though, and when he does start walking we are going to be in TROUBLE!!  This little guy is SO busy, holy cow!  He is into everything and is always on the move.  He is a super fast crawler and has recently discovered the stairs (insert scared mom voice).  He can get half way up the stairs in 2.5 seconds!! 

I am pretty sure I can write in his baby book that his first word is "bye-bye" and I am pretty certain he knows exactly what it means.  He says it all the time, even if the person is not going bye bye!  He also says Da-Da, but I really don't think he knows what it means....Derek begs to differ. 

We recently took him in for a post operation check up and a hearing test (ear tube surgery) and his hearing is right on target, where previously he couldn't really hear out of his left ear.  I haven't had a chance to take him in for his 1 year appointment, but based on other doctor appointments we have had, he weighs about 20lbs, which is average.  Disappointingly, Derek and I did not reproduce tall children :)  but they sure are cute. 

My sweet friend took Grayson's 1 year photos, and it was literally the MOST humid day and 1 million degrees!  ugh!  She was lightning fast and was able to get several precious shots in like 12 minutes, seriously! 

Pretty sure I am biased, but he is probably the cutest little boy I have ever seen! 

Enjoy!

Look at that dimple on his cheek!

My big boy had a tractor birthday party (of course) this weekend, and I will post those pictures as soon as my camera battery charges back up!  We have had a busy few weeks of a lot of picture taking!

England Family Reunion

Last weekend we went to Galesburg, Illinois for Derek's Family reunion.  We had a great time and it was so nice to see everyone!

The flight up there went well, Jocelyn was a perfect angel and G "had a moment" but quickly fell asleep.  The way home was a different story...one that I will not share....whew

4 Generations of England men

This little cutie loves tractors just as much as her Daddy!

Playing chase with Dad at the farm

Love this picture

Had to stop and take a family pic (minus G who was taking a car nap) on a bale of hay...because why not?!

Riding with Grandaddy

So sweet

Meeting great grandma for the first time

I took the kids to a cute children's museum, and they loved it!

My little stinker!