One!

My sweet, chubby, adorable baby Q turns one today!  The year went too fast! But when I think about it, Quinn's really been there with us for the adventure of the past two years.  He lived in my belly at both 1441 Augusta and 1522 Bonnie Brae, then was born at 1522 and was the perfect boy through our house hunt and move to 1212. Thank our lucky stars that he's been such an easy-going, happy and adaptable baby.

Quinnie loves life. He's a good eater, sleeper, and napper. He is BOY through and through-- pushing cars all over the floor, wrestling with Grahamie, throwing toys. He's more and more easily entertained each day and really letting his personality show. He's got a great deep belly laugh and chuckle and his babble is getting cuter each day. He loves to clap and wave and we're working on pointing to his body parts. He's also started leaning in for a big squeeze when you ask for a hug. Adorable.

Q has three teeth on the bottom, and on the verge of three on the top. His solo standing continues to improve and he's able to bend up and down to grab things without falling.  It feels like he could start taking steps within days or weeks and I know he will when he's ready (probably while Sam and I are away in Miami so I miss it and feel guilty).  In the meantime, he's adopted a crab-walk when outside to avoid scrapping his knees. Smart boy.

Overall, I just adore everything about my baby boy and how he's completed our little family. Happy 1st birthday Quinnie-pie! We love you.

Likes: Playing peek-a-boo with his siblings, wrestling Graham, pushing cars around the floor, throwing food, mimicking sounds

Dislikes: staying still while getting diapers changed

Favorite Foods: strawberries, peaches, cheese, mac n cheese, animal crackers

Up Next: walking!