We're finally getting over the birthday festivities, and finding time to post some photos from the big day! (as well as some photos from the week or two before..). Our special guests - Pamma and Aunt Sam - have gone back home, but we all really enjoyed their visit. And we know it will only be a couple of months before we see them again - back in the Midwest. Specifically St. Joseph, MI for us, since that is where we're heading next (woo-hoo!).
Edison's birthday seemed to be a success. The morning started with some gifts, followed by Skype calls from grandparents and uncles, followed by a breakfast of pancakes at the beach (even though Edison slept through breakfast). We then headed off to the pool for the afternoon, and had a homemade dinner of various Edison-approved favorites such as sweet potato fries and macaroni and cheese. Edison loved his cake and gifts, and did NOT want the day to end - as evidenced by his manic running around the kitchen shaking balloons until about 10pm that night.
Unfortunately, all the excitement came to a crashing halt shortly thereafter, when Edison came down with his most recent bug and a 102 fever. At least it was fun while it lasted.
Since the last post, Edison has had his first dental visit, which I can say I'm glad I missed, as well as his 1 year old check up. He semi-tolerates tooth brushing now, but would rather just chew on the brush himself. He is also understanding a lot of words, but still doesn't really say any. He is close on some things - like bubbles are bubas. He has taken more to grabbing our hands and taking us to what he wants (which is pretty often the refrigerator), or just pointing at things. I think Damon and I are both excited about this level of communication since it makes it much easier to figure out why he's upset...
What else? Well, scroll through the photos (there are quite a few) to see! And don't miss the video at the end - I think it's pretty funny, then again I think most of what Edison does is funny :)
"You grew this papaya?!"
Edison takes up Javelin.
The perimeter is secure.
Baseball or golf...baseball.
The three amigos.
Edison, getting Zeke to play.
Edison takes a picture of himself.
Zeke always finds upside-down babies far more interesting than tennis balls.
You see, right-side up babies don't do it for him.
Eating and swimming, two times the fun.
Edison drinking Daddy's famous frozen-fruit yogurt smoothie.
Edison's first brain-freeze.
Give mommy back that nebulizer!
Edison crawling up or sliding down, I don't remember.
Edison stumbles upon yet another sport.
Here, this cup of ice should keep you occupied for a while.
Rarrrrr, dinosaurs at Edison's first dental checkup.
Rockin out on Marine Corps Drive.
Edison's first carousel ride, and it's with Aunt Sam on a silverback.
Pamma shows Edison the Rube Goldberg machine.
Edison REALLY likes it.
Edison imitating what mommy does at home.
Edison attempts to retrieve the bean bags.
Sleepy time.
Hey-hey, a big balloon for Edison's 1st B-day!
And a big boat with lots of animals from Aunt Sam!
And a replacement phone from Edison's parents.
Edison's 1st B-Day breakfast in a sweet Elmo outfit from Pamma.
A quick stop to watch the fishies.
Edison always insists on walking down like the big people do.
Pretty sure he knows where he's going.
Back at home.
What better way to celebrate his 1st.
It only looks like a mullet when he's wet.
Off to work.
Edison wondering if everything in front of him is edible.
At least his own entire cake that Aunt Sam made is.
Edison shares his delicious lemon cake with mommy.
Don't forget to watch the new video of what happens to Edison when he hears music:
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