Catch-Up

While this month has had it's emotional times, we've tried to have fun as well.  I looked through some pictures on my camera the other day and realized I have a lot of pictures on there that I haven't shared yet.  Mostly of Patrick. 

These are pictures from the 4th of July.  In honor of my dad, we went out to breakfast since that was something he loved doing.  That afternoon we had lunch outside in the yard, played some croquet and ended with fireworks.  A nice, relaxing day.

Patrick's version of croquet

This is what Patrick thought of the fireworks.  He was curious at first but it quickly turned into terror

Patrick has also discovered that sprinklers are pretty much the greatest thing ever.

Patrick had his one year old doctor's appointment. He did well at the doctor's office but the worst part for him was having to hold still while they collected his blood.  Not the poking part, the holding still part.

This past month Patrick has perfected the whole walking thing.  He even tries running now but that usually ends with a face plant and some cuddling from his mom.  His vocabulary includes: mama, dada, baba, num(so cute-he says it when he likes what he's eating) and nama or ahma(depending on the day) which means grandma.  I can't guarantee he'll direct those words to the right person or object all the time but he tries.  And when we correct him, he thinks it's funny.  He gives kisses to everything, including tv remotes, dogs, people and sometimes the floor.  He blows kisses, waves hi and bye and prefers drinking from cups.  I think he just wants to do what the grown ups are doing but the cup thing usually ends up in a soaked shirt if he does it himself.  He loves anything that lights up and makes noises and he himself likes to make noise, constantly trying to talk all day long.  He really is the sweetest one year old I know, but I'm a little biased.

 His stats at one year are:
-Height 31 in.-86th percentile
-Weight 23.6 pounds, 63rd percentile
-Head 19 in. -92nd percentile

He's starting to become tall and skinny just like his dad.  Short legs, big feet, big head, long body.  Just like his dad. ;)

Anyway, that pretty much sums up our month of July.  We've just been staying busy chasing Patrick around and trying to make the best of everything.  Jon just finished up his summer semester at school and we greatly welcome this 7 week break.  It's nice to have him available to chase Patrick around after he gets home from work. ;)  One more year of this school stuff...